abroadEnglishOxford American Thesaurusabroad adverb 1 a valid passport is essential when traveling abroad: overseas, out of the country, to/in foreign parts, to/in a foreign country/land, over the sea, beyond the seas. 2 rumors of his intention to visit a holy shrine were spread abroad: widely, far and wide, everywhere, here, there, and everywhere, in all directions; about, around, forth; publicly, extensively; informal every which way. 3 the Christmas spirit was abroad: at large, current, in circulation, circulating, in the air, about, afoot, around, astir.