seaward
Being in or facing towards the seaBeing in or facing towards the sea.
UK/ˈsiːwəd/US/ˈsiwəɹd/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Being in or facing towards the sea.
Near-synonyms: oceanward, oceanwards
The landward side of the fort faced more dangerous guns than the seaward side, which only faced what could be put on a ship.
More definitions
- directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast
- (of winds) coming from the land
Origin
From Middle English seaward, seward (attested only as an adjective), equivalent to sea + -From Middle English seaward, seward (attested only as an adjective), equivalent to sea + -ward.
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