Earthward
(adverb)
The direction or movement towards the earth.
Origin:
It refers to the direction or movement towards the earth.
Examples:
- The falling leaves drifted earthward.
- The spaceship was pulled earthward by the planet's gravity.
- He gazed earthward, taking in the beauty of the landscape below.
- The satellite was sent earthward for reentry.
- The bird flew earthward with its prey.