inshore

[ in-shawr, -shohr ]

adjective

1. close or closer to the shore.
2. lying near the shore; operating or carried on close to the shore:

   inshore fishing.

adverb

1. toward the shore:

   They went closer inshore.

inshore

/ ˈɪnˈʃɔː /

adjective

1. in or on the water, but close to the shore

   inshore weather

adverb

1. towards the shore from the water

   an inshore wind

   we swam inshore

Word History and Origins

Origin of inshore¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; in- ¹ + shore ¹

Example Sentences

Social, economic and environmental impact assessments are currently being undertaken for inshore MPAs ahead of public consultation on the proposals for fisheries management measures.

From BBC

On our flight the pilots warned us they would drop the containers over the sea, but the southwesterly breeze would drift them back inshore.

From BBC

Every year after the full moons in late October and November, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef begins its annual spawning — first the coral species inshore, where waters are warmer, then the offshore corals, the main event.

From New York Times

"This is the first time we have seen such a large pod so close inshore and not too far from the pier end, it was fantastic to see," said one of the crew members.

From BBC

Northern Ireland's inshore and offshore regions contain a rich archaeological record spanning the previous 9,000 years.

From BBC

Related Words

• ashore