Definition

In the direction of the shore or towards the land from the water.

Example

The boat sailed shoreward as the sun began to set.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the waves are crashing shoreward today?

Yeah, it looks like a perfect day for a beach walk!

I love watching the water come in shoreward like that.

Me too! Let's grab our things and head down there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shoreward → It is formed from "shore" (from Old English *scior*, meaning the land along the edge of a body of water) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "shoreward" means in the direction of the shore.

Memory Tip

Think of moving 'in the direction of' ('-ward') the 'land along the water' ('shore') — that's what shoreward means.

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