overseas

1 of 2

adverb

over·​seas ˌō-vər-ˈsēz 

: beyond or across the sea

lived overseas for a time

overseas

2 of 2

adjective

over·​seas ˈō-vər-ˌsēz 

1

: of or relating to movement, transport, or communication over the sea

an overseas liner

2

: situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea

overseas installations

overseas immigrants

Examples of overseas in a Sentence

Adverb

The troops were sent overseas.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Depending upon their health, these dogs can be in active service for as long as 10 years, in the U.S. at important political events and such, or in combat conditions overseas. —Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

At the site, buildings housing car-production lines connect directly to a port area, where hundreds of rows of vehicles fitted with left-hand-drive steering wheels sit in the sun, waiting to be shipped overseas. —River Akira Davis, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025

Adjective

Gilboa said Trump is hoping to return from his first overseas trip -- expected next month to Saudi Arabia -- with some movement on a deal to normalize relations with Israel, which would likely require significant Israeli concessions on Gaza. —Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025

In exchange, commanders will be given more operational autonomy in overseas conflicts, including permission to disregard civilian casualties when executing their missions. —Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1533, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing overseas

• overseas cap

Rhymes for overseas

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese

Kids Definition

overseas

adverb or adjective

over·​seas

-ˈsēz,

-ˌsēz

: beyond or across the sea