overseas

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adverb

over·​seas ˌō-vər-ˈsēz How to pronounce overseas (audio)
: beyond or across the sea
lived overseas for a time

overseas

2 of 2

adjective

over·​seas ˈō-vər-ˌsēz How to pronounce overseas (audio)
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.
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Adverb
Hov recently attempted to expand his business imprint domestically, in addition to advising the powers that be overseas. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Like all the other Jets, Mason Taylor struggled mightily against Denver’s defense overseas, catching his only target for two yards. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The manpower shortages compelled the War Department not only to rethink its policy of barring Black GIs from combat, but to cut back the number of servicemen stationed stateside, retaining only those disqualified for overseas duty by age or physical condition. Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025 The new rules not only increase the number of elements subject to Beijing’s export controls but also extend curbs targeting production technologies and overseas use. John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overseas

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1533, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of overseas was in 1533

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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

overseas

adverb or adjective
over·​seas
-ˈsēz,
-ˌsēz
: beyond or across the sea

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