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

The strong onshore winds will lead to dangerous beach and marine conditions again today. —Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025

What’s more, battery power was used to support operations at EMEC’s onshore Caldale site. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025

Additionally, guests may enjoy bespoke onshore experiences and curated moments such as truffle hunting in the Italian Piedmont or stargazing in Saint Lucia. —Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

Shell is one of at least four IOCs that have sold their onshore assets in the country to African operators in recent years. —Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Dec. 2025

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