onshore

adjective

on·​shore ˈȯn-ˌshȯr 

ˈän-

1

: coming or moving from the water toward or onto the shore

an onshore wind

2

a

: situated on or near the shore as distinguished from being in deep or open water

b

: situated on land

3

: domestic sense 2

onshore markets

onshore

ˈȯn-ˈshȯr 

ˈän-ˈshȯr

adverb

Examples of onshore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gamesa would not only have to pay to fix the problems on its existing onshore turbine fleet, but also compensate wind farm operators for any financial loss if the turbines stopped producing power. —Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024

Building wind takes time, and public opposition to onshore wind and high costs of offshore wind, further slow down the construction. —Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

This red tide is extremely patchy, and many areas will not experience a problem even with an onshore wind. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

Areas immediately along Lake Michigan are more likely to see rain than snow due to onshore winds, Patterson said. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

onshore

adjective

on·​shore ˈȯn-ˌshō(ə)r 

ˈän-,

-ˌshȯ(ə)r

1

: moving toward the shore

onshore winds

2

: situated on land

onshore oil refinery

onshore

ˈȯn-ˈshō(ə)r 

ˈän-

-ˈshȯ(ə)r

adverb