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 hot weather this time also is likely to be complemented by some clouds and a decent onshore breeze, according to the weather service. —Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024

The new government this week ended the Conservatives’ ban on onshore wind farms. —David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 10 July 2024

Ed Miliband, the incoming energy secretary, is expected to end a ban on onshore wind in an oral statement within weeks, if not days, of entering government. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 July 2024

Mezger isn’t convinced these programs will be enough to make onshore legacy chip manufacturing sustainable. —Luba Kassova, Fortune Asia, 5 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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