1
: of or relating to the interior of a country
2
chiefly British
: not foreign : domestic
: the interior part of a country
: into or toward the interior
Examples of inland in a Sentence
Adverb
They traveled inland from the sea.
They live inland about three miles.
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Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
As usual, the hottest spots will be in the far inland parts of the East Bay.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Amelia Wu
july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
In Unalaska, a fishing community of about 4,100, officials urged people in possible inundation zones to move at least 50 feet above sea level or 1 mile (1.6 km) inland.
—Mark Thiessen, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 July 2025
By the weekend, the system is expected to move inland, ending its chances for development.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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Adjective
In recent years, inland logistics hubs that connect well to transportation systems have become preferred investment sites as companies seek to break their dependence on coastal ports.
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
As usual, the hottest spots will be in the far inland parts of the East Bay.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Noun
Most said wildfires are a serious threat to their personal and economic wellness in their region, with those in the inland empire being the most concerned.
—Amelia Wu
july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
In Unalaska, a fishing community of about 4,100, officials urged people in possible inundation zones to move at least 50 feet above sea level or 1 mile (1.6 km) inland.
—Mark Thiessen, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Adverb
However, by this weekend the system is likely to move inland over southeastern Texas or western Louisiana, ending its chances for development.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 July 2025
By the weekend, the system is expected to move inland, ending its chances for development.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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“Inland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inland. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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inland
1 of 3 adjective
in·land
ˈin-ˌland 
-lənd
: of or relating to the part of a country away from the coast or boundaries
inland
2 of 3 noun
: the part of a country away from the coast or boundaries : interior
inlander
noun
-ˌlan-dər
-lən-
inland
3 of 3 adverb
: into or toward the area away from a coast
traveled inland
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