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

Navigating higher costs of labor and capital are the first steps in bringing manufacturing back from overseas, and challenges like labor shortages and implementing smart technologies are opportunities for enabling firms. —Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

These struggles are compounded by a growing divide between Hollywood’s creative and working classes, a rift widened by productions moving overseas in pursuit of tax incentives and lower labor costs. —Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Here, our overseas team make some bold predictions for 2025. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025

But the price of land and labor pushed many domestic growers out of business, forcing flower suppliers to turn to overseas markets. —Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024

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

Kids Definition

overseas

adverb or adjective

over·​seas

-ˈsēz,

-ˌsēz

: beyond or across the sea