Definition of abroad
1 : beyond the boundaries of one's country : in or to a foreign country traveling abroad hopes to study abroad next year both at home and abroad a family that came here from abroad [=from a foreign country] several years ago
2 : over a wide area : widely wolves venturing abroad in increasing numbers
3 old-fashioned : away from one's home doesn't go walking abroad at night
4 formal : in wide circulation : about There are rumors abroad that the company is in trouble.
5 : wide of the mark : astray
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
ABROAD Defined for Kids
abroad
playDefinition of abroad for Students
1 : over a wide area The tree's branches are spread abroad.
2 : in the open : outdoors Few people are abroad at this early hour.
3 : in or to a foreign country travel abroad
4 : known to many people The rumor soon got abroad.
Learn More about abroad
-
See words that rhyme with abroad Spanish Central: Translation of abroad Nglish: Translation of abroad for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of abroad for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up abroad? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!