offshore

adjective

ˈȯf-ˌshȯr How to pronounce offshore (audio)
Definition of offshorenext
as in coastal
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore environmentalists adamantly opposed offshore drilling in the area

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Recent Examples of offshore Classes offered include coastal cruising and offshore sailing. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 In March 2024 Biden therefore announced that the United States would build a special offshore pier on the coast of Gaza to receive international aid, which would be shipped from Cyprus after being inspected by Israel. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 Know More Tanzania has large offshore gas resources and deposits of minerals needed for the energy transition and digital infrastructure — such as copper, lithium, and cobalt — as well as precious metals and stones, including gold and diamonds. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 As Green Oceans focuses on the environmental and maritime safety impacts of offshore wind development, Lombardi said the discovery could have implications for future permitting decisions. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offshore
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coastal
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  • By firing Oniks and Kalibr cruise missiles at maritime and coastal targets, the submarine demonstrated the operational use of two key weapons systems associated with the Yasen-M class.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Gusts up to 60 mph are possible in parts of the Outer Banks by Sunday afternoon, with gusts approaching 50 mph farther inland in the state and up into parts of coastal Virginia and Maryland.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Offshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshore. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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