over·seas
ˈō-vər-ˌsēz 
1
: of or relating to movement, transport, or communication over the sea
an overseas liner
2
: situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea
overseas installations
overseas immigrants
Examples of overseas in a Sentence
Adverb
The troops were sent overseas.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
TechCrunch The Big Think Nongshim, the maker of Shin instant ramen, is expanding overseas as Korean noodles go mainstream in the U.S. and other Western countries thanks to the growing popularity of K-pop and South Korean dramas.
—Byruth Umoh, Fortune, 29 May 2024
John Yoon, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The two were some of the only Hong Kongers who stayed steadfast with the overseas demonstrators, even after police deployed tear gas and threatened arrest.
—Kanis Leung, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for overseas 
Adverb
Gordon played two seasons each for the Bruins and Lobos before a professional career that also included stints in the NBA’s G League and numerous leagues overseas.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
TechCrunch The Big Think Nongshim, the maker of Shin instant ramen, is expanding overseas as Korean noodles go mainstream in the U.S. and other Western countries thanks to the growing popularity of K-pop and South Korean dramas.
—Byruth Umoh, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Adjective
The Aam Aadmi Party, which is part of a parliamentary coalition led by the Congress Party, has overseas members who run phone banks and spread friendly memes about its candidates.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The two were some of the only Hong Kongers who stayed steadfast with the overseas demonstrators, even after police deployed tear gas and threatened arrest.
—Kanis Leung, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for overseas
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'overseas.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near overseas
Cite this Entry
“Overseas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overseas. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share