inshore

1 of 2

adjective

in·​shore ˈin-ˈshȯr 

1

: situated, living, or carried on near shore

2

: moving toward shore

an inshore current

inshore

2 of 2

adverb

: to or toward shore

boats driven inshore by the storm

Synonyms

Adjective

• alongshore
• coastal
• littoral
• nearshore
• offshore
• shoreside

Examples of inshore in a Sentence

Adjective

They fish in the shallow inshore waters of the Atlantic.

an oil spill that was devastating to inshore fisheries in the area

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

These high-contrast lens colors are ideal for inshore fishing, whereas a grey or blue lens is more commonly used for offshore fishing. —Field & Stream, 5 July 2023

Shimano makes spinning reels for inshore and offshore pursuits. —Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023

Adverb

Northern anchovy populations out in the ocean moved inshore to escape the warmer water. —Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024

They are often sighted close inshore, in bays and estuaries, with larger individuals having ranges that include deeper waters offshore and deep channels in bays to 570 m. —Guest, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2016

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1748, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inshore

1 of 2 adjective

in·​shore ˈin-ˈshō(ə)r 

-ˈshȯ(ə)r

1

: situated or carried on near shore

inshore fishing

2

: moving toward shore

an inshore wind

inshore

2 of 2 adverb

: to or toward shore