waterward

or wa·ter·wards

[ waw-ter-werd, wot-er- ]

adverb

1. in the direction of water or a body of water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waterward¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; water, -ward

Example Sentences

Right and left, the streets take you waterward.

From Time

But here a little wind astir, Seen waterward in jetting lines, From yonder hillside topped with fir Comes pungent with the breath of pines; And here when all the noon hangs still, White-hot upon the city tiles, A perfume and a wintry chill Breathe from the yellow lumber-piles.

From Project Gutenberg

She ran across the stretch of glistening beach, paused and struck a pose, one toe pointed waterward, her arms extended affectedly.

From Project Gutenberg

The way led sandily along the crest of a wooded amphitheatre, with less stress on the prospect waterward than might have been expected.

From Project Gutenberg

The young man promptly ducked his head, and played out the line, as the boat dipped her masthead waterward, and came about on the other tack.

From Project Gutenberg