landward

adverb
UK: /ˈlændwəd/
US: /ˈlændwərd/

  1. Towards the land; in the direction of the land.

    1. The ship sailed landward.
    2. A strong wind blew the kite landward, making it difficult to control near the shore.

Synonyms

inshore shoreward
landward adjective

  1. Situated on the side nearest the land; directed or moving toward the land.

    1. The landward side of the island is sheltered.
    2. The landward breeze brought with it the scent of wildflowers growing in the meadows.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "landward" is /ˈlændwəd/ in British English and /ˈlændwərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "landward": inshore, shoreward.

Example usage of "landward": "The ship sailed landward.". More examples on the page.