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Definition of earthward

earthward

/ˈɜːrθ.wɚd/
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• adverb

1

Toward the earth or the ground.

Example

"Autumn leaves drifted slowly earthward in the cool afternoon breeze."

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• adjective

1

Directed, moving, or facing toward the earth or the ground.

Example

"The spacecraft began its final earthward descent through the upper atmosphere."

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• Nearby Words

earthrise
earthshaking
earthshattering
earthward
earthwax
earthwork
earthworm

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'earth' (Old English 'eorþe') and the directional suffix '-ward' (Old English '-weard', meaning 'turned toward').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earthward. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earthward
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