elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈel(t)s-ˌ(h)wer How to pronounce elsewhere (audio)
: 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.
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The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has continued to organize rallies in Tel Aviv and elsewhere across Israel calling for the release of the remaining deceased hostages. Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 In no way utopian, the theaters and the surrounding streets provide messy spaces of contact and connection for those who may not have access elsewhere. JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025 The soundscape in that scene, and elsewhere, is further enhanced by Burtt’s detailed period sounds that are layered throughout the dialogue. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Nov. 2025 The brand is in about 30 concept stores and a few pharmacies in France, as well as approximately 10 elsewhere in Europe, including Luxembourg, Belgium and Switzerland. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for elsewhere

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of elsewhere was before the 12th century

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“Elsewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elsewhere. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

elsewhere

adverb
else·​where ˈels-ˌ(h)we(ə)r How to pronounce elsewhere (audio)
-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r
: in or to another place
took my business elsewhere

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