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

Batchelor’s poems have appeared in The Nation, Columbia Journal, cream city review, and elsewhere. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Benjamin did say the operator runs a similar business elsewhere in Connecticut that successfully combines wellness with entertainment. —Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026

Rather than remain idle, the conservation corps shifted its efforts elsewhere, traveling south to assist with wildfire mitigation projects near Colorado's Great Sand Dunes. —Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 11 June 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