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 land3: domestic 2 <onshore markets>

— on·shore \ˈȯn-ˈ, ˈän-ˈ\ adverb