inbound

adjective

in·​bound ˈin-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce inbound (audio)
: inward bound
inbound traffic

Examples of inbound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The additional inbound missions will be aimed at helping Michigan companies develop more partnerships and manufacturing opportunities with Israeli partners, according to briefing documents. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024 Baltimore’s port handles roughly 2.5% of the inbound containers entering the U.S., said John D. McCown, a senior fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy in Arlington, Virginia. Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inbound 

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Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inbound was in 1894

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“Inbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inbound. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

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inbound

adjective
in·​bound ˈin-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce inbound (audio)
: inward bound
inbound traffic
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