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

Pilots will be taking passengers overseas on a Boeing 777-200, which has more than 270 seats. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025

For decades, the American Dream of Indian techies fueled not just Silicon Valley's rise but also a parallel growth spurt in India, as third-party IT service firms scaled up and Indian tech talent migrated overseas. —Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025

Adjective

When looking to buy parts online from overseas retailers or if the price is well below competitors, purchase with caution. —Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025

When looking to buy parts online from overseas retailers or the price is well below competitors, purchase with caution. —Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 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