Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

foreign

[fawr-in, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪn, ˈfɒr- /


ADJECTIVE
not belonging to the place or body in which found
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Both Washington and Moscow were humbled in foreign wars in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

If users are traveling to foreign countries or live in one that restricts content, VPNs can unlock these platforms.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The Ukrainian leader, who usually makes foreign trips from the Polish airport of Rzeszów chose this week to fly to the UK via Moldova.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On average, they note, foreign investors hold about 20% of the U.S. stock market, with European investors accounting for half of that.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The entire continent was now a vast American manor, within which the people could expand unrestricted by foreign opposition.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




Vocabulary lists containing foreign


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "foreign" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com