landward
/ˈlændwərd/
adjective
- Located on or directed toward the land, away from the sea or a body of water.
- After the storm, the landward areas suffered less damage than the coastal towns.
- The landward side of the island has lush forests and hiking trails.
- The landward breeze carried the scent of pine trees to the beach.
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adverb
- Toward the land, away from the sea or a body of water.
- The sailors turned the boat landward as the sun began to set.
- We walked landward from the pier, looking for a place to eat.
- The wind shifted and blew landward, bringing cooler air inland.
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