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

Amid worries over capital outflow and data security, authorities in mainland China asked Futu and its competitor Up Fintech Holding to stop taking new onshore app users. —Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

China's retail investors drive the bulk of activity in its onshore markets, driving 90% of daily trading, data provided by HSBC showed. —Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025

Smoke will be carried by onshore wind with some lingering into Napa Valley. —The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025

Erin will make its closest pass to the United States on Thursday, when the onshore winds will be strongest, leading to coastal flood concerns and dangerous rip currents. —Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 20 Aug. 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