Onshore (adjective)

Located or happening on the shore or on land, especially as opposed to offshore or at sea.

Origin:

The term 'onshore' is derived from the combination of the preposition 'on' and the noun 'shore', meaning the land adjacent to a body of water.

Examples:

1. The onshore winds brought a refreshing change to the coastal town.
2. The onshore drilling operations were disrupted by the approaching storm.
3. The onshore facilities were inadequate to support the growing demand.
4. The onshore workers were the first to be affected by the economic downturn.
5. The onshore processing plant was built to reduce the environmental impact.