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

See Examples For:

down under

Claims of abuse and neglect have consistently broken down under investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Participants briefly cooled down under a cold shower halfway through the session.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

Then just after half-time, Penso pointed to the spot for a penalty after Kai Havertz went down under a challenge from Joel Ordonez.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Inspired by watching Aussie Rules during his time down under, he prioritised kicking accuracy, asking players to try to catch the ball above their head under the high ball.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

I set down the heavy sack, settled down under an old oak tree, and closed my eyes to think.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney