adj
Uncommon
overland
Overland (adj) means travelling by, or crossing, land rather than sea or air. Example: “They chose the overland route through the mountains instead of flying.”
adj
1
Travelling by, or crossing, land rather than sea or air.
"They chose the overland route through the mountains instead of flying."
adv
1
By way of land.
"The settlers travelled overland for months to reach the coast."
verb
1
To travel across land, often on a long recreational trip, sometimes in an off-road vehicle.
"They spent a year overlanding from Cape Town to Cairo."
How to use overland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything to do with travelling by land rather than sea or air — now also a popular term for long off-road road trips.
Common pairings
overland route
overland journey
overlanding trip
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Word forms
- Plural
- overlands
- Third person singular
- overlands
- Past tense
- overlanded
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of over + land.
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for overland
neverland
Cumberland
Sunderland
motherland
fatherland
wonderland
Sutherland
Switzerland
Northumberland
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Frequently asked questions
What does “overland” mean?
The word “overland” means travelling by, or crossing, land rather than sea or air. In plain terms, anything to do with travelling by land rather than sea or air — now also a popular term for long off-road road trips.
How do you use “overland” in a sentence?
Here is “overland” used in a sentence: “They chose the overland route through the mountains instead of flying.”
What is the opposite of “overland”?
The opposite of “overland” — its antonyms — is overwater.
What part of speech is “overland”?
Depending on how it is used, “overland” can be an adjective, an adverb and a verb.
Is “overland” a common word?
“Overland” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “overland” have?
“Overland” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: travelling by, or crossing, land rather than sea or air.
