oceanward

adv, adj — 3 senses

oceanward

adv

Etymology From ocean + -ward.

1

Toward the ocean.

Near-synonyms: seaward, seawards
on the oceanward side

oceanward

adj

Etymology From ocean + -ward.

1

Facing or leading toward the ocean.

Near-synonyms: seaward, seawards
They had last been seen paddling oceanward around six o'clock.

2

Closer to the ocean than something else.

It is oceanward from the city.

Related terms: oceanside

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