Definition of onshore
1
: coming or moving from the water toward or onto the shore
an onshore wind
2a
: 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
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The first known use of onshore was in 1860
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