Synonyms of offshore

offshore

adjective

ˈȯf-ˌshȯr 

as in coastal

of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore

environmentalists adamantly opposed offshore drilling in the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coastal
• inshore
• nearshore
• littoral
• shoreside
• seaside
• alongshore
• waterside
• beachside

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deepwater
• oceanic
• blue-water

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offshore

The Chinese artificial intelligence company’s cost-efficient model has lifted sentiment in the Chinese market, with a gauge of the country’s onshore as well as offshore shares soaring over 26% since its January low. —Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025

Teskey said Brookfield has focused on the most mature clean-energy technology and thus avoided the ones most dependent on government subsidies and support, such as offshore wind. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

Orsted, the company that owns the Plum Creek Project, operates onshore and offshore wind energy projects along with solar energy projects. —Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025

An offshore barrier reef helps keep the beach's water gentle and calm and also makes for an exciting snorkeling spot. 6. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025