overland

¹

[ oh-ver-land, -luhnd ]

adverb

1. by land; on terrain:

   to travel overland rather than by sea.

2. over or across the land:

   a road that winds overland.

adjective

1. proceeding, performed, or carried on overland:

   the overland route to the West.

Overland

²

[ oh-ver-luhnd ]

noun

1. a city in E Missouri, near St. Louis.

overland

/ ˈəʊvəˌlænd /

adjective

1. over or across land

verb

1. history to drive (cattle or sheep) overland

Derived Forms

• ˈoverˌlander, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overland¹

First recorded in 1325–75, overland is from the Middle English word overlond. See over-, land

Example Sentences

“This simple measure has served to prevent spreading quagga and zebra mussels and is equally effective in stopping the overland spread of golden mussels,” officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

From there, he would attempt the overland journey to the US.

From BBC

Countries in the European Union imported 40 percent of their gas from Russia before the invasion, most of it arriving overland or underwater via pipeline.

From New York Times

Those were the two main entry points for truck convoys carrying aid overland.

From New York Times

During the 1960s and 1970s, Afghanistan was part of the overland so-called “Hippy Trail” across Asia.

From New York Times