elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈel(t)s-ˌ(h)wer 

: in or to another place

took my business elsewhere

Examples of elsewhere in a Sentence

The angry customer said he would take his business elsewhere.

Elsewhere in the same book she gives another date.

The parts are produced elsewhere.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ricardo Rodríguez, who worked as a security contractor in the United Arab Emirates after leaving the Colombian military, said in an interview that veterans should be able to take their skills elsewhere. —Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025

At least four more people were killed by strikes elsewhere in the country, officials said. —David Brennan, ABC News, 8 June 2025

However, given the scale of the task of updating the German armed forces the allocation of money may be prioritized elsewhere. —Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 8 June 2025

The case to voters citywide: La Jolla must pay millions to San Diego in separation costs that, along with the city not having to spend money in La Jolla, can help cover the budget gap and improve services elsewhere. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English elleswher, going back to Old English elles hwær — more at else entry 1, where entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing elsewhere

• take one's business elsewhere

Rhymes for elsewhere

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈels-ˌ(h)we(ə)r 

-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r

: in or to another place

took my business elsewhere