adverb
adjective
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directed or moving towards the sea
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(esp of a wind) coming from the sea
Etymology
Origin of seaward
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at sea, -ward
Example Sentences
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Recognizing that geography still matters, they extended their defensive periphery seaward, initially to the first island chain, from Japan to the South China Sea, and then to the second chain and beyond.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
As much as the major wildfires were spreading seaward — as is typical during Santa Anas — the blazes were growing laterally, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
The Brunt experienced a rapid acceleration in its seaward movement after the loss of A74 and A81.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024
A push from the land side, such as heavy rainfall or high river flows, moves the balance point seaward.
From Scientific American • Oct. 13, 2023
As she gazed seaward, far off on the water she saw something floating.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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