Synonyms for

Offshore

Verb / ˈɔ:ˈfʃɔ:r / Another word for offshore — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

located or situated beyond the sea or away from the shore

Synonyms & similar words

onshore seaward inshore overseas abroad foreign distant faraway seaward oceanic offsea offcoast offland offisland offreef offbay offport offdock offquay offmooring offmarina offharbor offshoreline

Synonyms by register

Formal

maritime oceanic seaborne

Informal

out at sea overseas

Literary

abroad beyond the waves

Antonyms

onshore inland domestic local internal terrestrial

Common collocations

  • offshore wind farm
  • offshore banking
  • offshore company
  • offshore drilling
  • offshore account
  • offshore wind
  • offshore investment

Word family

adjective offshore
adverb offshore

Usage note

Primarily used to describe activities or entities located away from the coast, especially in the sea. Can also refer to tax havens or financial operations conducted in other countries.

Example sentences

  1. The wind turbines are located offshore.
  2. The company has an offshore bank account.
  3. The offshore oil rig is a dangerous place to work.
  4. The divers explored the offshore reefs.
  5. Many species of fish live in the offshore waters.

Quotes

  • The solution to pollution is dilution, be it in the ocean or in our offshore banks. - Paul Hawken
  • I like offshore investment. - Mitt Romney
  • The offshore accounts of politicians, oligarchs, businessmen, and criminals are all alike: they take advantage of the same global networks of corruption and secrecy to shroud their assets and intentions from public view. - Oliver Bullough

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