upshore

/ˈapˌʃɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

The part of a shore that slopes upward from the water’s edge, typically toward higher ground or a higher level.

“The coastal path followed the upshore slope for several miles before descending to the beach.”

Synonyms

  • ascension
  • upslope

Antonyms

  • downslope
  • incline