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adverb off·shore \ˈf-ˈshr\

Definition of OFFSHORE

1
:  from the shore :  seaward; also :  at a distance from the shore
2
:  outside the country :  abroad
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First Known Use of OFFSHORE

1720

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

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adjective off·shore \ˈf-ˌ\

: moving away from the shore toward the water

: located in the ocean away from the shore

: located in a foreign country

Full Definition of OFFSHORE

1
:  coming or moving away from the shore toward the water <an offshore breeze>
2
a :  situated off the shore but within waters under a country's control <offshore fisheries>
b :  distant from the shore — compare inshore
3
:  situated or operating in a foreign country <offshore mutual funds> <offshore banking>

First Known Use of OFFSHORE

1845

Other Oceanography Terms

littoral, sound

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preposition off·shore \ˈf-ˌ\

Definition of OFFSHORE

:  off the shore of

First Known Use of OFFSHORE

1965
OFFSHORE Defined for Kids

1offshore

adjective off·shore \ˈf-ˌshr\

Definition of OFFSHORE for Kids

1
:  coming or moving away from the shore <an offshore breeze>
2
:  located off the shore <offshore oil>

2offshore

adverb off·shore \ˈf-ˈshr\

Definition of OFFSHORE for Kids

:  from the shore :  at a distance from the shore <He swam offshore.> <The boat is anchored offshore.>

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