seaward Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the direction toward the sea
  2. adjective (of winds) coming from the land
    offshore.
    • offshore winds
  3. adjective (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
    shoreward; inshore; onshore.
    • an inshore breeze
    • an onshore gale
    • sheltered from seaward winds
  4. adjective satellite 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
  5. adverb in the direction of the sea
    asea; seawards.
    • the sailor looked seaward

WordNet

Sea"ward adjective
Definitions
  1. Directed or situated toward the sea. Donne.
    Two still clouds . . . sparkled on their seaward edges like a frosted fleece. G. W. Cable.
Sea"ward adverb
Definitions
  1. Toward the sea. Drayton.

Webster 1913