Main Entry: on·shore

Pronunciation: \ˈȯn-ˌshȯr, ˈän-\

Function: adjective

Date: 1875

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 2 <onshore markets>

— on·shore \ˈȯn-ˈ, ˈän-ˈ\ adverb