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

And soon, Ruth said a star elsewhere in the Stockyards that honors code talkers will be moved to the restaurant. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024

As part of those studies in years past, state scientists attempted to capture nonnative fish and move them elsewhere with little success. —Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024

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

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