overseas

American  

[oh-ver-seez, oh-ver-seez] / ˌoʊ vərˈsiz, ˈoʊ vərˈsiz /

especially British, oversea

adverb

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

   to be sent overseas.

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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 British  

adverb

1. beyond the sea; abroad

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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

Etymology

Origin of overseas

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

Example Sentences

Not only has it exited its retail-banking units in many overseas markets, it even recently sold a roughly 25% stake in Banamex, as part of a process to divest itself of the unit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the rosier picture, the economy ministry noted that orders from some overseas markets had been week since early 2025 due to trade and geopolitical uncertainties, and are expected to remain subdued.

From Barron's

But there can be risks of AI irrational exuberance overseas, too, making sectors worldwide move in tandem.

From Barron's

The detentions took place on Tuesday, according to a statement by the church and overseas human-rights groups.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We started expanding our business globally toward the end of 2024, with a focus on entering more overseas markets beyond Europe,” Chen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• abroad
• foreign