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

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

Loading your audio article Higher coverage of onshore showers are expected in Central Florida on Saturday as rain moves inland, the National Weather Service said. —Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024

Storm surge could raise water levels by as much as 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels along the immediate coast in areas of onshore winds along the northern coast of Honduras and Guatemala, the NHC said Friday. —Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 16 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