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Definition of shoreward

shoreward

/ˈʃɔːrwərd/
shore · ward
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• adverb

1

Toward or in the direction of the shore.

Example

"As the storm clouds gathered on the horizon, the fishing boats turned and headed shoreward."

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• adjective

1

Directed, moving, or situated toward the shore.

Example

"The sailors took advantage of the strong shoreward breeze to guide their vessel safely into the harbor."

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• Rhymes for shoreward

• Nearby Words

shorefront
shoreline
shoreside
shoreward
shoring
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'shore' (from Middle English 'schore', of Middle Low German or Middle Dutch origin) and the directional suffix '-ward' (from Old English '-weard').

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