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

Treat a lower burden on the body as part of your technical target, not a compromise to be made up for elsewhere. — Tetiana Aleksandrova, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Officials say the island is now considered one of England's most important seabird colonies and a model for restoration projects elsewhere in the United Kingdom. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Value leaves as raw materials, profits are realized elsewhere, and too little is reinvested in the hospitals, schools, and public institutions that would make aid less necessary. — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

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

Rhymes for elsewhere

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

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