inbound

adjective

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

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The final play of the game came down to baseline inbound play with guard Olsen inbounding the ball with .07 seconds left on the clock, enough to throw a lob to Stuelke who attempted to turn and shoot, but the shot hit the rim and missed for the go ahead to win the game. Allison Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 In December 2024, Mexico’s Senate approved a $42-a-head tax on inbound foreign cruise passengers, to take effect July 1. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025 The tariffs, which for the moment exclude de minimis shipments inbound from both countries, come as no surprise—Trump has been threatening such action for weeks. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025 This means actively seeking out entrepreneurs rather than relying on inbound pitches. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inbound

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Mar. 2025.

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inbound

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