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

Local authorities also reportedly started levying taxes on insurance policy income and salaries that Chinese citizens earned overseas. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Growing up, both watched their parents struggle to send money to family overseas. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Adjective

As global financial markets become ever more interconnected, overseas investors have also grown highly active in US and European markets, making time zone frictions all the more apparent, especially for Asian investors. — CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

But the outcome may not be clear until early votes, including overseas ballots, which didn't make it to polling stations by Election Day, are counted on Wednesday. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 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