northbound

[ nawrth-bound ]

/ ˈnɔrθˌbaʊnd /

going toward the north: northbound traffic.

Origin of northbound

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; north + -bound²

There is a way to board the northbound train without going to town, and if nothing else happens we'll make the eastbound express.

They of the High Trails |Hamlin Garland
He might be too smart to take the northbound train here at the hotel.

The Motor Boat Club in Florida |H. Irving Hancock
At the ramp leading to the northbound side of the Expressway, the Ford was two cars behind.

Damned If You Don't |Gordon Randall Garrett
If Charles followed her instructions, he would strike across country and catch the northbound evening train.

Otherwise Phyllis |Meredith Nicholson

Walked down the sidewalk two blocks to the corner of Commerce and Central Expressway, northbound.

Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

northbound

/ (ˈnɔːθˌbaʊnd) /

going or leading towards the north