landward

/ˈlændwərd/
adjective
  1. 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.
Synonyms
adverb
  1. 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.
Synonyms
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