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Definition of inshore

inshore

/ˌɪnˈʃɔːr/
in · shore
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• adjective

1

Situated, operating, or occurring in the sea close to the coast or shore.

Example

"The small fishing boats remained in the calm inshore waters during the autumn gale."

2

Moving or blowing from the sea toward the land.

Example

"A cool inshore breeze brought relief to the coastal town on the hot afternoon."

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• adverb

1

In or toward the water near the shore; toward the land from the sea.

Example

"The dolphins swam close inshore to feed on the schools of baitfish."

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• Rhymes for inshore

• Nearby Words

insertion
inset
inshallah
inshore
inside
insider
insidery

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century as an English compound combining 'in' and 'shore', originally used as a nautical adverb before developing adjectival senses.

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