flyover

noun

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

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Why some observers raised questions about the flyover’s timing. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 The attractions at the open house included vintage planes, plus flyovers, a parachute jump and fireworks. David Chiu, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Other aerial displays are planned for visitors to the show, including China’s first-ever bomber formation flyovers at a low altitude to highlight China’s strike capability. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025 The Air Force said in a statement released on July 21 the B-52 had conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, which was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flyover

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 9 Sep. 2025.

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