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offshoreman

American  
[awf-shawr-muhn, -shohr-, of-] / ˈɔfˈʃɔr mən, -ˈʃoʊr-, ˈɒf- /

noun

offshoremen plural
  1. a person who works offshore, especially on an offshore oil rig.


Gender

See -man.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of offshoreman

offshore + -man

Example Sentences

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The term describes businesses that have their main operations and management based in China but are incorporated in another country, typically an offshore tax haven like the Caymans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The report called for the authority to get a better understanding of the offshore tax gap – the difference how much tax should be paid, and what was actually paid.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

Shakira was named in the “Paradise Papers” leaks that detailed the offshore tax arrangements of numerous high-profile individuals, including musical celebrities such as Madonna and U2’s Bono.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Shakira was named in the “Paradise Papers” leaks that detailed the offshore tax arrangements of numerous high-profile individuals, including musical celebrities like Madonna and U2’s Bono.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Seven listed Adani companies have lost some $135 billion in market value since Jan. 24, when Hindenburg Research accused the group of improper use of offshore tax havens and stock manipulation.

From Reuters • Mar. 3, 2023

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