What does the cryptic crossword clue "American with his woman, perhaps overseas (6)" mean?

The definition is "overseas". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + BROAD (synonym="American slang for a woman – Chambers flags it as “offensive”") = ABROAD; definition: "overseas" The answer is ABROAD.

American with his woman, perhaps overseas (6)

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