Synonyms for

Onshore

Verb / ˈɑ:ˌnʃɔ:r / Another word for onshore — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

On or towards the land from the water

Synonyms & similar words

shoreward offshore seaward inshore landward inland landward-bound landwards coastward seaward coastal inlandward landwards-bound onland onward

Example sentences

  1. The boat was anchored onshore.
  2. We went onshore to collect seashells.
  3. The fishermen were unloading their catch onshore.
  4. The beach was crowded with people onshore.
  5. The waves were breaking onshore today.

Quotes

  • The ocean is a central image. It is the symbolism of a great journey. - Enya
  • The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats. - Ernest Hemingway
  • I love the sea's sounds and the way it reflects the sky. - John Dyer

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