expat

noun

ex·​pat ˈeks-ˌpat 

chiefly British

: an expatriate person : expatriate

Synonyms of expat

• refugee

Examples of expat in a Sentence

a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind

Recent Examples on the Web

Her musings about being an American expat in Tokyo from 2007-2012 live on in the blogosphere. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The American expat was on the original Ladies of London, from 2014 to 2017, but was not featured on the recent reboot. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Thanks to its long-running expat organizations, The Expat Club, which helps newcomers settle in quickly, while affordable housing, healthcare, and low daily expenses enable retirees to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for expat

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat