oversea

When something is oversea, it's located outside of the United States. This means that the thing is located in a country other than the United States.

  • The company is oversea, which is why they can't sell their products in the U.S.

  • The vacation was oversea, which is why we were unable to see any of the famous landmarks.

Definition of oversea

adverb

beyond or across the sea

Synonyms:

overseas

adjective

being or passing over or across the sea

Synonyms:

overseas

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Example Sentences for oversea

  • 1

    This was the first overseas deployment of the Yeomanry.

  • 2

    Defence of the Overseas Territories is the responsibility of the UK.

  • 3

    The abolition of the Overseas Trade Department was recommended.

  • 4

    The film was a flop in India and the overseas market.

  • 5

    At this unpropitious moment, she returns from overseas.

  • 6

    For most people, overseas travel is prohibitively expensive.

  • 7

    The school has links in the community and overseas in the Gambia.

  • 8

    The speculation was also found in overseas reports of the case.

  • 9

    The success of the three clubs took the business overseas.

  • 10

    This set the stage for the band's path to infamy overseas.