inbound

adjective

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

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Tokyo Vice producer Alex Boden talked about next steps for inbound production in Japan, including the need to expand the crew base, during his MPA/DHU/TIFFCOM masterclass at Tokyo International Film Festival. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024 Jassy said the company has opened more than 15 inbound fulfillment centers in recent months. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024 Delta seats alone saw a 30% increase in inbound seats compared to a typical November weekend, tourism officials said. Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024 The country’s economic problems thwart outbound travel, while lackluster international interest to visiting China is dampening inbound arrivals. Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inbound 

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 1 Dec. 2024.

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inbound

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