Meaning of the word onshore in English

What does onshore mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

onshore

US /ˈɑːn.ʃɔːr/
UK /ˌɒnˈʃɔːr/

Adjective

located on or operating on land, especially near the coast

Example:
The company has several onshore oil fields.
They are building a new onshore wind farm.

Adverb

towards or onto the land from the sea

Example:
The storm moved onshore, causing widespread damage.
Many tourists come onshore for a day trip.