: going or accomplished over the land instead of by sea
overland emigrants
an overland route
Examples of overland in a Sentence
Adverb
We traveled overland by horse to the mountains.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The Russians tried to salvage the campaign by moving large numbers of tanks, artillery, infantry, and supporting troops overland, but that effort fared little better in the face of constant Ukrainian ambushes.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2023
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
It's remained a cornerstone of the American overland scene throughout that market's two decades of huge growth.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
Previous theories suggested that an extinct species of iguana rafted from the Americas without a clear timeline, while others proposed that the lizards migrated overland from Asia or Australia, said lead study author Dr. Simon Scarpetta, an assistant professor at the University of San Francisco.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The Russians tried to salvage the campaign by moving large numbers of tanks, artillery, infantry, and supporting troops overland, but that effort fared little better in the face of constant Ukrainian ambushes.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2023
Adjective
On Sunday, a convoy of 17 Chinese cargo trucks, loaded with essential shelter and medical supplies, was expected to arrive in Mandalay after completing the challenging overland journey from Yangon.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
It's remained a cornerstone of the American overland scene throughout that market's two decades of huge growth.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Overland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overland. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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