overseas

especially British, o·ver·sea

[oh-ver-seez, oh-ver-seez]

adverb

1. over, across, or beyond the sea; abroad.

   to be sent overseas.

adjective

1. of or relating to passage over the sea.

   overseas travel.

2. situated beyond the sea.

   overseas territories.

3. pertaining to countries, associations, activities, etc., beyond the sea.

   overseas military service; overseas commitments.

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  countries or territories across the sea or ocean.

overseas

adverb

1. beyond the sea; abroad

adjective

1. of, to, in, from, or situated in countries beyond the sea

2. Also: oversea. of or relating to passage over the sea

noun

1. informal,  (functioning as singular) a foreign country or foreign countries collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of overseas¹

before 1150; oversea ( Middle English overse, Old English ofer sǣ; over-, sea ) + -s ³ or -s ¹

Example Sentences

Those include major consolidation in the industry as studios look to cut costs and move TV and film production overseas because of hefty financial incentives.

From Los Angeles Times

And eventually there will be a team based overseas where Spanish is heard, visiting teams carry passports and Bad Bunny is no stranger.

From Los Angeles Times

He will play four shows overseas — Portugal is nowhere on the lineup — before returning stateside.

From Los Angeles Times

Wagner is supportive of playing a match overseas in the United States, with the club having floated the idea of playing Wrexham there last season.

From BBC

He was also well on his way to topping Alan Shearer and becoming the all-time leading Premier League scorer before relocating overseas.

From BBC

Related Words

• abroad 
• foreign