adv.
Pronunciation: ' o ̇ n- ˌ sho ̇ r, ' än-
Function: adjective
Date: 1875
1 : coming or moving from the water toward or onto the shore <an onshore wind>
2 a : situated on or near the shore as distinguished from being in deep or open water b : situated on land
3 : DOMESTIC 2 < onshore markets>
– on · shore \ ' o ̇ n- ' , ' än- ' \ adverb