down under

or Down Under

noun

1. Australia or New Zealand.

adverb

1. in, to, or into Australia or New Zealand.

down under

noun

1. Australia or New Zealand

adverb

1. in or to Australia or New Zealand

Word History and Origins

Origin of down under¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

"But ammonium tends to break down under thermal stress. We did some chemistry to convert the unstable ammonium into a more stable amidinium."

From Science Daily

The force said the dog had since been put down under the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991.

From BBC

Now, at 21, the code-crosser is trying to make his biggest leap yet; he has eight months to reacquaint himself with union and revive the ailing Wallabies before the British and Irish Lions land down under.

From BBC

From the moment that scrum went down under the posts, it seemed every single player looked at Ford for the drop-goal.

From BBC

Then, along with the men, the Jillaroos will provide opposition in a Test series next autumn to make it a feast of high-intensity, high-level matches - whether it is in England or down under.

From BBC