Definitions

onshore

[on-shawr, -shohr, awn-] / ˈɒnˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr, ˈɔn- /

ADJECTIVE

coastal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ashore

STRONG

inshore

WEAK

aground inland

Example Sentences

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Onshore winds on Saturday will bring temperatures down a notch across the Los Angeles region, to 10 to 15 degrees above normal in many areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Onshore wind turbines in Germany produce around one-fifth of their total theoretical output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Onshore wind has seen a smaller rise from £89/MWh to £92 while the price for solar energy has come down to £75/MWh from £85/MWh.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Onshore wind farm projects face obstacles in the U.S. as developers run out of places to construct the giant turbines without community opposition or significant environmental impacts.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Onshore some of the people set about clearing up, but several more came crowding to see Will, curious about this boy and the power he had to command the bear.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman