shoreward

adverb
UK: /ˈʃɔːwəd/
US: /ˈʃɔːrwərd/

  1. Towards the shore; in the direction of the land from the sea.

    1. The boat drifted shoreward on the gentle tide.
    2. They strained to see any sign of land as the ship moved shoreward through the fog.

Synonyms

landward
shoreward adjective

  1. Directed or moving towards the shore.

    1. I saw a shoreward path from the cliff.
    2. The shoreward breeze filled the sails, bringing us closer to the beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "shoreward" is /ˈʃɔːwəd/ in British English and /ˈʃɔːrwərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shoreward": landward.

Example usage of "shoreward": "The boat drifted shoreward on the gentle tide.". More examples on the page.