B2adjectiveenvironmentnature
US/ˌɑːfˈʃɔːr/
UK/ˌɒfˈʃɔː/
in the sea, some distance away from the land
In context
Vietnam plans to build large offshore wind farms in the south-central region.
Much of the country's oil comes from offshore fields near Vung Tau.
A strong offshore wind made it dangerous to swim that afternoon.
Words that go with offshore
adjective + noun
- offshore windOffshore wind could supply a large share of the country's electricity.
- offshore oilOffshore oil production has fallen as the old fields run dry.
- offshore drillingEnvironmental groups oppose offshore drilling near coral reefs.
- offshore platformEngineers fly by helicopter to the offshore platform every two weeks.
- offshore islandPhu Quoc is the largest offshore island in Vietnam.