inshore

1 of 2

adjective

in·​shore ˈin-ˈshȯr How to pronounce inshore (audio)
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

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
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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 Shimano makes spinning reels for inshore and offshore pursuits. Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
Adverb
Northern anchovy populations out in the ocean moved inshore to escape the warmer water. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024 They are often sighted close inshore, in bays and estuaries, with larger individuals having ranges that include deeper waters offshore and deep channels in bays to 570 m. Guest, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2016 See all Example Sentences for inshore 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1748, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inshore was in 1701

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Cite this Entry

“Inshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inshore. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

inshore

1 of 2 adjective
in·​shore ˈin-ˈshō(ə)r How to pronounce inshore (audio)
-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

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