overland

Everyday

Across land, by road or on foot, rather than by sea or by air. tree →

In the lessons

In history and geography it describes long journeys: pioneers travelling overland by wagon in America, explorers crossing Australia, trade routes like the Silk Road. Phrases: travel overland, an overland route, overland journey.

Examples

• The pioneers travelled overland in covered wagons. tree →
• We went overland by train from London to Rome instead of flying. tree →
• The overland route through the desert took weeks. tree →
• Some animals migrate overland, others by sea. tree →
• The explorers carried water on their overland trek. tree →
• The overland telegraph line crossed Australia. tree →

Note

One word. Can be adverb (they travelled overland) or adjective (an overland journey). Opposite: by sea, by air.