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

The partners will also explore future mission support opportunities for Gripen operators in Canada and overseas if the aircraft becomes part of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future inventory. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Hanna, a Wichita native who attended Maize HS, and Orr are returning from their rookie seasons overseas; Hanna played in Spain and Orr in Denmark. — Latif Love july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Adjective

Now, Manchester attracts more overseas investment than any British city outside London and is ranked among Europe’s top 15 cities for investment, according to EY and Invest Manchester, a regional agency. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

The potential transaction, expected to be worth several hundred billion yen, underscores Seven & i's strategy to expand its overseas convenience store business by entering the Eastern European market, the Nikkei reported. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 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