flyway

noun

fly·​way ˈflī-ˌwā How to pronounce flyway (audio)
: an established air route of migratory birds

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Underrated Duck Hunting States Washington state seems to be getting a lot of publicity in the waterfowl hunting world these days, but don’t overlook the next stop along the Pacific flyway — Oregon. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025 Both Canada geese and Sandhill cranes have proven very adept at moving into urban landscapes, leading to more ecological overlap, Anne Lacy, director of eastern flyway programs at the International Crane Foundation, told the magazine. Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Situated at the northern end of five major flyways, birds come here from all corners of the Earth, including all 50 states. Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 30 June 2025 These rare adoptions may be happening more often for several reasons, says Anne Lacy, director of eastern flyway programs at the International Crane Foundation. Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flyway

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flyway was in 1891

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“Flyway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyway. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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flyway

noun
fly·​way -ˌwā How to pronounce flyway (audio)
: an established air route of birds that migrate

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