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

This year, another potential superstar is set to join MLB from overseas. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025

Related article China says a foreign consultant was found to be spying for Britain’s MI6 China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), which oversees intelligence and counterintelligence both within China and overseas, has also previously accused Taiwan of conducting spying activities. —Eric Cheung, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025

Adjective

Harris’ team has been focused on the California wildfires, as well as an overseas trip that was canceled, CBS News said. —Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025

This means the Brazilian could be an instant replacement for wantaway defensive veteran Kyle Walker, who has expressed a desire to transfer to an overseas club to close out his career. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 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

Kids Definition

overseas

adverb or adjective

over·​seas

-ˈsēz,

-ˌsēz

: beyond or across the sea