shoreward
/ˈʃɔrwərd/
adverb
- Toward the shore.
- A strong wind blew the sailboat shoreward.
- The tide was moving shoreward, covering the sand quickly.
- The swimmers turned and headed shoreward when they heard the whistle.
adjective
- Directed or facing toward the shore.
- The shoreward breeze carried the smell of salt and seaweed.
- We took a shoreward path through the dunes.
- The shoreward side of the island has calm, clear water.