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.”
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.
Word forms
overlanded past tense, overlands plural, overlands singular
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They chose the _____ route through the mountains instead of flying.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of over + land.
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Rhymes for overland
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.