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

Much of that comes from sales of offshore and onshore wind turbines. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Human mission operators were still able to monitor and control the drone boats from an onshore base when needed. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

Certain weather patterns, strong onshore winds, and changing currents can increase jellyfish activity near the coast. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 June 2026

Other options including building onshore facilities in Cyprus or a floating one in waters over the deposits are considered too costly at this point. — ABC News, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for onshore

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

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