Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
onshore
Adjective
/ˈɒn.ʃɔːr/
Definition
Located or occurring on land, especially in relation to oil drilling or wind farms.
Examples
- The company set up an onshore drilling site to extract natural gas.
- Onshore wind farms harness wind energy to generate electricity.
- Many businesses are moving their operations back onshore to reduce costs.
Meaning
The term ‘onshore’ refers to activities or structures that are situated on land, as opposed to being situated offshore in the water.
Synonyms
- Land-based
- Terrestrial
- Coastal
