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

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

To boost the onshore duty-free market, Hainan will establish an independent customs system in 2025, which means shoppers will be able to purchase luxury goods without paying customs duty on the tropical island. —Denni Hu, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024

This initiative through the Department of Energy, part of the broader Invest in America agenda, is projected to create 12,000 jobs and onshore key aspects of the battery supply chain — from lithium extraction to refining and recycling. —Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

According to National Weather Service meteorologist Rick Canepa, no fire warnings are expected in the next couple of days, with onshore winds, mild temperatures, and slightly higher humidity improving conditions for extinguishing the remaining hot spots. —Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 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