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

After several family members checked for compatibility, Christopher, who is in the Air Force serving overseas, was found to be the best match. —Lauren Pastrana, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026

Astier also spent time playing overseas with Kristen Mann, the Liberty’s current player development coach. —Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026

Adjective

Until Leila Lacan arrives from her overseas season in France, the Sun don’t have a clear first option at point guard. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

What strikes fear into the hearts of overseas rivals is the sheer scale of production in China, where automakers can rely on deep domestic supply chains and have automated their factories. —Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 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