adjective
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lying, facing, or moving towards land
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in the direction of the land
adverb
Etymology
Origin of landward
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; land, -ward
Example Sentences
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Well before the visible effects of surface flooding, sea-level rise pushes up the water table and shifts salty water landward.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024
A push from the sea side – whether it’s sea-level rise, storm surge or high tides – moves the balance point landward.
From Scientific American • Oct. 13, 2023
Warming oceans also lead to increased precipitation as more moisture-saturated air moves landward.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023
To prevent their erosion, these marshes could be established on the landward side of an existing dike by building a second dike farther back.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 29, 2020
As the Myraham made her way landward, Theon paced the deck restlessly, scanning the shore.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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