seaward meaning and definition

SEAWARD noun

Definition of seaward (noun)

1. the direction toward the sea

SEAWARD adjective

Definition of seaward (adjective)

1. (of winds) coming from the land
   • "offshore winds"
   • synonyms: offshore
   • antonym: inshore
2. (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
   • "an inshore breeze"; "an onshore gale"; "sheltered from seaward winds"
   • synonyms: inshore, onshore, shoreward
   • antonym: offshore
3. directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast
   • "from the hill he took a seaward course"; "on the seaward side of the road"

SEAWARD adverb

Definition of seaward (adverb)

1. in the direction of the sea
   • "the sailor looked seaward"
   • synonyms: asea, seawards