overseas

adverb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

  1. In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

    1. She likes to travel overseas.
    2. Our company has many branches overseas, mainly in Europe and Asia.

  2. Located in or relating to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

    1. He worked for an overseas company.
    2. The overseas market offers great opportunities for expansion of our product line.

Synonyms

abroad foreign
overseas adjective

  1. Connected with foreign countries, especially those separated by an ocean.

    1. She has overseas relatives.
    2. The overseas trip was a great experience for all of the students.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overseas" in English means: In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea., Located in or relating to a foreign country, especially one across the sea..

The phonetic transcription of "overseas" is /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overseas": abroad, foreign.

Example usage of "overseas": "She likes to travel overseas.". More examples on the page.