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Definition of seaward

seaward

/ˈsiːwɚd/
sea · ward
Adverb:seawards
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• adjective

1

Directed, facing, or moving toward the sea.

Example

"The lighthouse stood on the seaward side of the rocky peninsula."

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• adverb

1

In the direction of the sea; away from the land.

Example

"Strong coastal winds pushed the fishing boats further seaward."

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• noun

1

The direction toward the open sea, or the expanse of water lying away from the shore.

Example

"A thick bank of fog was rolling in from the seaward."

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• Rhymes for seaward

• Nearby Words

seattle
seatwork
seawall
seaward
seawater
seaway
seaweed

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English sæweard, formed from sæ ('sea') and the directional suffix -weard ('toward').

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