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.
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Adverb
Zelenskyy posted a photo online Monday showing Penn visiting him overseas.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
George Clooney’s latest business venture is drawing scrutiny as the Hollywood star leans heavily into classic American imagery while building a new life overseas.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Over 70% of this revenue came from overseas markets, showing that MiniMax is finding traction outside of China.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Thailand has ordered government workers to save energy by suspending overseas trips and working from home, urging people not to panic buy.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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