Seaward/ˈsiːwərd/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement Used to describe a movement or direction away from land towards the ocean. The survivors swam seaward from the sinking wreck. Pro Tip 2/3Visual Orientation Implies looking or facing in the direction of the sea, often from land. The beach house was built facing seaward for a better view. Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Use Commonly used in geography and navigation to describe features or routes. The map indicated a seaward cliff by the coastal trail.