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

But as productions increasingly move overseas, these states are bearing the brunt of the exodus. — Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Donaphin played at Stanford under coach Tara VanDerveer and competed one season in the WNBA and five seasons overseas. — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Adjective

On a follow-up earnings call, Ye said Miniso will pay more attention to investment returns during its overseas expansion. — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

The partnership is intended to revitalize the refinery, support more than 500 American jobs and reduce US reliance on overseas suppliers for strategically important materials. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 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