inshore

1 of 2

adjective

in·​shore ˈin-ˈshȯr 

1

: situated, living, or carried on near shore

2

: moving toward shore

an inshore current

inshore

2 of 2

adverb

: to or toward shore

boats driven inshore by the storm

Synonyms of inshore

Adjective

• offshore
• coastal

Examples of inshore in a Sentence

Adjective

They fish in the shallow inshore waters of the Atlantic.

an oil spill that was devastating to inshore fisheries in the area

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

These high-contrast lens colors are ideal for inshore fishing, whereas a grey or blue lens is more commonly used for offshore fishing. — Field & Stream, 5 July 2023

The yacht is suited to both inshore and offshore jaunts, with preliminary testing indicating impressive velocity, balance, and control in all conditions. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 June 2025

Adverb

Northern anchovy populations out in the ocean moved inshore to escape the warmer water. — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024

With its wide range of categories, the ADSFR gives anglers inshore, near-shore and offshore options. — al, 12 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1748, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inshore

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

inshore

1 of 2 adjective

in·​shore ˈin-ˈshō(ə)r 

-ˈshȯ(ə)r

1

: situated or carried on near shore

inshore fishing

2

: moving toward shore

an inshore wind

inshore

2 of 2 adverb

: to or toward shore