OBX
Geography & Places abbreviation · Region
| Stands for | Outer Banks |
|---|---|
| Categories | Geography & Places |
OBX stands for Outer Banks, a region abbreviation.
Chain of barrier islands off North Carolina, including Hatteras, Ocracoke and the beaches at Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, where the Wright brothers flew in 1903. OBX oval stickers are a familiar sight on cars.
Example: Rental houses on the OBX book up a year in advance for July.
Usage notes
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was moved inland in 1999 to save it from erosion. The area's treacherous waters are called the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
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