Definition of NEARSHORE

nearshore

Plural: nearshores

Noun

  • The region extending seaward from the shoreline.
  • Non-US operations located near the US, for example in Mexico or the Caribbean.

Verb

  • To move operations to locations near the US, such as Mexico or the Caribbean.

Origin / Etymology

From near + shore.

Scrabble Score: 12

nearshore: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nearshore: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nearshore: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

nearshore: valid Words With Friends Word