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Offshore Definition & Meaning

offshore
adverb
  1. away from shore; away from land; "cruising three miles offshore"
adjective
  1. (of winds) coming from the land; "offshore winds"
  2. at some distance from the shore; "offshore oil reserves"; "an offshore island"

"Offshore" in song lyrics

See how offshore is used in real songs:

  • "abdon callais offshore"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hornbeck offshore"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cheoy lee offshore 36"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with offshore

Usage tips for "offshore"

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Frequently asked questions

What does offshore mean?
away from shore; away from land; "cruising three miles offshore" (of winds) coming from the land; "offshore winds" at some distance from the shore; "offshore oil reserves"; "an offshore island"
What part of speech is offshore?
Offshore is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does offshore have?
Offshore has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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