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

Then the first stage will close its payload fairing and return to landing on an offshore platform for reuse. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

The move also comes as Congress is mulling bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for energy infrastructure projects, including offshore wind farms. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026

In March 2024 Biden therefore announced that the United States would build a special offshore pier on the coast of Gaza to receive international aid, which would be shipped from Cyprus after being inspected by Israel. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

As Green Oceans focuses on the environmental and maritime safety impacts of offshore wind development, Lombardi said the discovery could have implications for future permitting decisions. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026