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

Such, the Kalshi spokesperson, said that the differences between the 24-hour trading volumes partially comes from the fact that the company offers lower leverage on its contracts compared to offshore exchanges. — Davis Giangiulio,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Many owners still think offshore support means only basic administrative work. — Nikola Kiridzic, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Through this innovative mechanism, the vessel achieves an energy recovery rate of 40 percent, dramatically improving operational efficiency while reducing waste during heavy-duty offshore operations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Though the storm is expected to remain offshore, the area could see life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in steep terrain. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2026