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

Yoon is also under criminal investigation for alleged insurrection over the martial law declaration, and authorities have banned him from travelling overseas. —Joyce Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024

Join 50 others in the comments View Comments Analysts say some of that oil that today gets shipped overseas could get diverted to stay in the United States if there was a loss of Canadian barrels. —Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Export bans on advanced technologies could temporarily restrict growth in key overseas markets like China, where many of these companies have historically derived substantial revenue. —John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

To minimize exposure, choose reputable brands of ground cinnamon and avoid spices from overseas markets or loose spices with uncertain origins. —Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 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