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

While Griffin eventually conceded, his efforts to invalidate these votes cast doubt on the system that ensures American men and women serving our country overseas have a voice in our democracy back home. —Ellen Gustafson, Time, 26 Nov. 2025

Epicka Universal Travel Adapter Fraser also always travels overseas with a universal travel adapter that lets her plug in multiple devices simultaneously. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025

Adjective

Announced Thursday at a military base in the French Alps, the plan will give 18- and 19-year-olds the opportunity to serve 10 months in uniform, all within France or its overseas territories. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025

States such as Arizona, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas have proposed new barriers to mail-in voting processes—and by extension, to overseas and military voters—through burdensome proof-of-citizenship requirements and narrow residency requirements for voting by mail. —Ellen Gustafson, Time, 26 Nov. 2025

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