overseas

1 of 2

adverb

over·​seas ˌō-vər-ˈsēz 

: beyond or across the sea

lived overseas for a time

overseas

2 of 2

adjective

over·​seas ˈō-vər-ˌsēz 

1

: of or relating to movement, transport, or communication over the sea

an overseas liner

2

: situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea

overseas installations

overseas immigrants

Examples of overseas in a Sentence

Adverb

The troops were sent overseas.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

But as more money and bigger names entered, competition grew fiercer, pushing a drive to export the dramas overseas for more revenue — and use whatever means available to cut costs. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Since the film’s release overseas, some Blyton fans have appreciated the changes more than others. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Adjective

While Russia will still retain conditional access going forward, the days of it largely controlling these sites as overseas military bases are over for good. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The overseas launch is 18% above Weapons, and 11% above Scream 7 on a like-for-like basis at current exchange rates. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1533, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing overseas

• overseas cap

Rhymes for overseas

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese

Kids Definition

overseas

adverb or adjective

over·​seas

-ˈsēz, 

-ˌsēz

: beyond or across the sea