Definition of "seaward" in Englisch

adjective

1. Being in or facing towards the sea, as opposed to the land.

   • The landward side of the fort faced more dangerous guns than the seaward side, which only faced what could be put on a ship.

adverb

1. In the direction of the sea, toward the sea.

   • Ever the sailor's widow looked seaward, hoping to see her missing man coming home.