1. toward the land; in the direction of land

1. situated toward or facing the land

Examples

• The ship turned landward as it approached the harbor.
• Strong winds pushed the debris landward onto the beach.
• The lighthouse keeper looked landward toward the village.
• The landward side of the island was protected from ocean storms.
• Birds flew landward to escape the approaching hurricane.
• The landward breeze carried the scent of flowers from the shore.