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

The actor said he's witnessed the show's global reach firsthand while traveling overseas. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Immigration crackdowns, high cost-of-living, economic uncertainty, and a volatile political climate are pushing more to look overseas. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Adjective

After Korea’s first match, some overseas fans even compared elements of his style to Vitinha’s. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026

That means overseas taxpayers are not currently bound by the Third Circuit’s Murrin rule. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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