flyway

noun

fly·​way ˈflī-ˌwā 

: an established air route of migratory birds

Examples of flyway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two migratory flyways converge over the state, making the Texas coast a prime birding spot. — Pam Leblanc, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026

The amount of migratory birds overhead varies according to what the weather is and where you are located along the flyway. — K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026

In reality, your local conditions and the overall weather conditions in the flyway are going to have a much larger impact on your hunting than the duck count results. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025

The Florida Keys is a migratory flyway for over 100 bird species, and the center helps an average of 750 animals each year. — Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flyway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

flyway

noun

fly·​way -ˌwā 

: an established air route of birds that migrate