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

My phone was my lifeline when I was stranded in paradise and acted as my connection to work, online travel booking platforms, my kids’ school district, and my family located elsewhere in the hotel, as well as back at home. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

These efforts to tackle the high cost of living will thus worsen its causes—in Virginia, New York, and elsewhere. —Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026

After the Dolphins’ 7-10 season came to an end, Tagovailoa expressed an openness to a fresh start elsewhere. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026

Beutner’s home was severely damaged in the Palisades fire, forcing him to live elsewhere for the past year. —David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 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