northbound

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈnɔːrθˌbaʊnd

Definition

Traveling or directed toward the north.

Examples

• We took the northbound train to reach the mountains by noon.

• The northbound lane was closed for construction, causing a massive traffic jam.

• He is currently on a northbound flight to attend a conference in Canada.

Synonyms of northbound

Words with a similar meaning to northbound:

• heading north
• northward
• septentrional

Antonyms of northbound

Words with the opposite meaning to northbound:

• southbound

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