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Earthside

Earthside

7.2
On or toward the surface of the Earth, especially from space
  • adverb
  • /ˈɜrθˌsaɪd/
translation icon : en la Tierra
  • The astronauts were excited to be heading Earthside after months aboard the space station.

Examples

  • Supplies are regularly sent Earthside from the lunar base for analysis.

  • She missed her family and longed to be Earthside again.

  • The astronauts looked Earthside from their spacecraft.

  • We need to focus on Earthside issues before exploring Mars.

  • After months in space, the astronauts were thrilled to finally return Earthside and see their loved ones.

  • The scientists conducted experiments Earthside to better understand the conditions on Mars.

  • While living on the moon, she often thought of her life Earthside and the people she missed.

Synonyms

earthward
vsEarthside
1 4.9

Toward the ground from above

is about being on or related to the surface rather than movement toward it

Surface Forms

Earthside positive

Morphology

Earthside = earth + side (transparent) = earth + side

A direct compound of 'earth' + 'side' whose adverbial use ('toward or relating to the Earth's surface') is predictable from its parts.

Etymology

Earthside comes from joining Earth and side, like in inside or seaside. It means 'toward' or 'on the surface of' the Earth, especially when you are coming back from space, so saying you are going Earthside is going back to planet Earth.