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

As a result, more producers have chosen to go elsewhere, leaving a quieter landscape for Georgians seeking employment in film and TV. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

The global sports market is forecast to be worth more than $600bn by 2030, according to consultancy Kearney, and IBM is far from the only technology company using sport to prove its AI works before selling it elsewhere. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 2026

The couple’s daughter was being babysat elsewhere by relatives when the slaying occurred, Tatiana’s uncle said. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

The concept—take an underused tower at a megaresort and turn it into a high-design boutique with a flagship Nobu—has since been exported elsewhere, but Las Vegas remains the original. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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