offshore
Translation
off the coast, overseas
Examples
The company has an offshore oil rig.
The company has an offshore oil rig.
He moved his money to an offshore account.
He moved his money to an offshore account.
Grammar Patterns
offshore ((noun)) located at sea The company has an offshore oil rig.
offshore ((noun)) located in a foreign country He moved his money to an offshore account.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overseas, foreign; Antonyms: onshore, domestic
Etymology
From 'off' and 'shore'. Literally, away from the shore.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is physically 'off' the 'shore' - either in the sea or in another country across the sea.