elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈel(t)s-ˌ(h)wer 

: in or to another place

took my business elsewhere

Examples of elsewhere in a Sentence

The angry customer said he would take his business elsewhere.

Elsewhere in the same book she gives another date.

The parts are produced elsewhere.

Recent Examples on the Web

The species went virtually extinct elsewhere. —JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025

If the music industry doesn’t lead in this moment, AI-powered innovation will happen elsewhere, without rights, consent or compensation. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025

If the music industry doesn’t lead in this moment, AI-powered innovation will happen elsewhere, without rights, consent, or compensation. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025

As Kalshi has complained in court of the potential costs associated with geolocation, the company has flashed its cash elsewhere. —Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English elleswher, going back to Old English elles hwær — more at else entry 1, where entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing elsewhere

• take one's business elsewhere

Rhymes for elsewhere

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈels-ˌ(h)we(ə)r 

-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r

: in or to another place

took my business elsewhere