Definition of overland
: by, on, or across land
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Examples of overland in a Sentence
We traveled overland by horse to the mountains.
Recent Examples of overland from the Web
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Wednesday, Basham said that in those neighborhoods there is no stormwater conveyance system, so the water goes overland instead of into sewers.
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First Known Use of overland
12th century
Definition of overland
: going or accomplished over the land instead of by sea
- overland emigrants
- an overland route
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Even larger cruise lines are offering overnight excursions: Celebrity now plans overland multiday adventures to high-profile destinations such as Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal and Angkor Wat (pictured).
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First Known Use of overland
15th century
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Definition of overland for English Language Learners
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: on or across land instead of over water
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Definition of overland for Students
: by land rather than by water
- travel overland
Definition of overland for Students
: going by land rather than by water
- an overland route
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