down under

American  

Or Down Under

noun

1. Australia or New Zealand.

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adverb

1. in, to, or into Australia or New Zealand.

down under British  

noun

1. Australia or New Zealand

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adverb

1. in or to Australia or New Zealand

Etymology

Origin of down under

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Across the world, down under, the Australian Open shows off the country’s best culinary powerhouses courtside.

From Salon

How often has the Kookaburra ball been highlighted as a point of difference between cricket played in the UK and the cricket played down under?

From BBC

Wen, who has a history of crashing other celebrity events including concerts down under by Katy Perry and the Weeknd, was charged with being a public nuisance days after the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

Since last claiming an Ashes series in Australia 15 years ago, they have now lost 14 Tests, drawn two and won none Down Under.

From Barron's

"England have got the tools and they've got the talent, but it's never easy coming to play Down Under."

From Barron's