1
: of or relating to the interior of a country
2
chiefly British
: not foreign : domestic
: the interior part of a country
: into or toward the interior
Examples of inland in a Sentence
Adverb
They traveled inland from the sea.
They live inland about three miles.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The planting of mangroves, which have solid roots that help to mitigate the impact of heavy waves and prevent the flow of trash from inland to the sea, is a priority for the Fiji government, along with coral replanting.
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Adjective
The property has quietly become a discreet inland great escape.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Over time, those disruptions can ripple through supply chains, affecting seafood availability and pricing across California — from coastal ports to inland restaurants and grocery markets that rely on West Coast fisheries.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Noun
Major population centers include cities such as Escondido, Vista and San Marcos in San Diego County, while the district also extends into inland to Temecula, Hemet and Palm Springs in Riverside County.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The planting of mangroves, which have solid roots that help to mitigate the impact of heavy waves and prevent the flow of trash from inland to the sea, is a priority for the Fiji government, along with coral replanting.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Hugh Jackman is a co-owner of Gwinganna Health Retreat, located inland from Queensland’s Gold Coast.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Deborah Calhoun Rhodes, 75, a Democrat and entrepreneur, is running for Congress representing southeastern San Diego, the South Bay and areas inland in California’s 52nd Congressional District.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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“Inland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inland. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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inland
1 of 3 adjective
in·land
ˈin-ˌland 
-lənd
: of or relating to the part of a country away from the coast or boundaries
inland
2 of 3 noun
: the part of a country away from the coast or boundaries : interior
inlander
noun
-ˌlan-dər,
-lən-
inland
3 of 3 adverb
: into or toward the area away from a coast
traveled inland
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