westbound
word
Definition
Moving or leading toward the west direction. Often used for vehicles, routes, traffic, or travel.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as an adjective or adverb (e.g., 'westbound train'), especially in transport or road contexts. Not for general use about people (prefer 'heading west'). Often paired with 'eastbound', 'northbound', 'southbound'.
Spanish: en dirección oeste - hacia el oestePortuguese (BR): em direção ao oeste - indo para o oestePortuguese (PT): em direção ao oeste - a caminho do oesteChinese (Simplified): 向西的 - 往西Chinese (Traditional): 向西的 - 往西Hindi: पश्चिम की ओर जाने वालाArabic: متجه غرباًBengali: পশ্চিমমুখীRussian: западный (направление) - в западном направленииJapanese: 西行きVietnamese: hướng tâyKorean: 서쪽 방향의 - 서행의Turkish: batıya giden - batı yönündeUrdu: مغرب کی طرف جانے والاIndonesian: arah barat - menuju barat
Example Sentences
Is this the line for the westbound subway?
natural
All westbound traffic was delayed by the storm.
basic
This is the westbound platform.
basic
The westbound bus leaves at 10 a.m.
basic
Highway 90 gets really busy in the westbound lanes during the evening.
natural
We're taking the westbound route to avoid traffic jams.
natural