flyover

noun

fly·​over ˈflī-ˌō-vər How to pronounce flyover (audio)
1
British : overpass
2

Examples of flyover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sunday was the first evening the Rickenbacker Causeway’s flyover bridge, which connects westbound traffic to South Dixie Highway and I-95 north, was closed. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024 Interstate 30 today has many more lanes, exits, flyovers and traffic jams. Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024 In addition to the flyover, other pregame ceremonies include: Ceremonial first pitch: Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024 During the evenings, there could be nighttime flyovers with parachute jumps and pyrotechnics. Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 The Wisconsin Air Coordination Group is performing a flyover across the affected area. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2024 The Ravens said on X that a pre-game flyover was canceled due to the weather. 25d ago / 12:07 PM PST Chiefs have the ball Tim Perone After a quick three-and-out by the Ravens, the Chiefs now have the ball. NBC News, 29 Jan. 2024 Sunday was the first night the Rickenbacker Causeway’s flyover bridge that connects westbound traffic to South Dixie Highway and I-95 north was closed, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024 The tallest flyover bridge ramps in the country are mostly in the South, with a 120-foot ramp in Orlando, Florida; a 130-foot one in Los Angeles; and a 140-foot one in Dallas. The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flyover was in 1901

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“Flyover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyover. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

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