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

In the hands of a sandwich master, these things can come from elsewhere—in the Vegitalian, thin slabs of fresh mozzarella and, of all things, a thick layer of roasted sweet-potato slices. —Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026

And although the Catholic Church was headquartered in Rome, Christians were keenly aware that the geographic center of their faith lay elsewhere. —Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026

However, experts suggest the most consequential aspect of the discovery lies elsewhere. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026

New research highlights areas in California and elsewhere that have managed to raise depleted water tables. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026

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