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

The pharma industry is a cornerstone of Europe’s economy, but the continent’s declining competitiveness has companies looking elsewhere to place investments. —Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026

If Americans cut back on spending elsewhere in response to more expensive gas, the economy could slow and unemployment may rise. —Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026

If paired with traps like this one, scientists elsewhere could start assembling antihydrogen themselves, and this would be a game-changer. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026

Malacca is also a waypoint for ships going elsewhere in Asia. —Julian Lee, Fortune, 11 Apr. 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