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

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

Among the myriad of English plans to fail down under was the idea of hitting the Aussies with high pace and hostility.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The discovery is exciting because it appears to capture an asteroid actively breaking down under intense solar heat.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

In recent years, however, the bubble has burst, with Gawker being forced to shut down under the weight of lawsuits, Vice Media filing for bankruptcy and Vox Media exploring selling itself off in parts.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“I was soon put down under the decks, and there I received such a salutation in my nostrils as I had never experienced in my life,” the boy recalled.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis