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offshore

off·shore

offshore

 
pronunciation:
awf shor
parts of speech:
adverb, adjective
part of speech: adverb
definition: away from the shore.
He works offshore on an oil rig.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: turned or moving away from the shore.
It was an offshore storm until it moved toward the island yesterday.
definition 2: located or taking place at a distance from the shore.
The guide took us to the best offshore fishing spot.