I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: off (II) + shore
1. : from the shore
a breeze blowing offshore
: at a distance from the shore
a boat sailing along offshore
2. : outside the country : abroad
purchasing weapons offshore
II. adjective
1. : coming or moving away from the shore
an offshore breeze
an offshore current
2.
a. : situated off the shore or within a zone generally considered to extend to three miles from low-water line
offshore bar
offshore islands
offshore oil reserves
b. : distant from the shore
offshore navigation
offshore fishing
c. : placed or made abroad
offshore procurement