inbound

adjective

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

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This feels like the right mix of roster continuity and inbound veteran productivity. Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025 The drop-off in Canadian travel is a notable shift, given that Canada was the biggest source of inbound travel to the U.S. last year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 26 May 2025 For example, digital control towers can give grocers real-time oversight of inbound shipments, DC performance and stock flow. Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Spreading the Tourist Love Japan is experiencing an unprecedented inbound boom, leading to overtourism problems in the most popular spots, something Aida believes the project can contribute to solving. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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inbound

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