Definition of alongshorenext
as in offshore
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore temperatures are moderated by an alongshore current

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongshore
Adjective
  • California’s resistance to offshore and onshore oil expansion stretches back half a century.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • It was specially designed to transport and install XXL monopile foundations for advanced offshore wind farms.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Finally, for sweeping sea views, book a stay at coastal Therasia Resort near the extinct Vulcanello.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • From Punta Mita’s rolling hills and small coastal villages, to dense woods full of jaguars and Sayulita surf beaches, Riviera Nayarit and the surrounding region are teeming with discovery.
    Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster