Onshore Meaning in English
word
ˈɑnˌʃɔɹ
AHN-shor
ˈɒnʃɔː
ON-shaw
Definition
Located or happening on land or near the coast, especially compared to things in the sea. It can also refer to winds blowing from the sea toward the land.
Usage & Nuances
Common in energy ("onshore wind farm") and oil/gas industries. Often contrasted with "offshore" (at sea). In meteorology, "onshore wind" always means wind blowing from sea to land. Generally slightly formal or technical.
Spanish: en tierra - en la costaPortuguese (BR): em terra - na costaPortuguese (PT): em terra - na costaChinese (Simplified): 岸上的 - 靠岸的Chinese (Traditional): 岸上的 - 靠岸的Hindi: तट पर - भूमि परArabic: على البر - على الساحلBengali: স্থলভাগে - উপকূলেRussian: на суше - прибрежныйJapanese: 陸上の - 陸上でVietnamese: trên bờ - gần bờKorean: 육상 - 연안Turkish: karada - kıyıya yakınUrdu: ساحل پر - خشکی پرIndonesian: di darat - dekat pantai
Example Sentences
The factory is located onshore near the port.
basic
Many oil wells are built onshore and offshore.
basic
The company invested in onshore wind farms.
basic
An onshore breeze brought a cool relief from the heat.
natural
After months at sea, the sailors were happy to be back onshore.
natural
There’s more job security in onshore positions than offshore roles.
natural