Synonyms of offshore

offshore

adjective

ˈȯf-ˌshȯr 

as in coastal

of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore

environmentalists adamantly opposed offshore drilling in the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coastal
• inshore
• nearshore
• littoral
• shoreside
• seaside
• alongshore
• waterside
• beachside

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deepwater
• oceanic
• blue-water

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offshore

According to the moratorium—which also extends to parts of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea until September September 16—all offshore fishing vessels are required to return to port and cease operations to allow fisheries to recover. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025

Others expressed optimism the offshore projects will go forward. —Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 8 May 2025

Suncor’s headquarters are also in Calgary, and the two companies have partnered in the past on offshore drilling projects. —Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 May 2025

In April, Trump signed two executive orders aimed at securing critical minerals: one investigating the need for tariffs on mineral imports and another accelerating offshore mining. —Carlie Procell, USA Today, 2 May 2025