flyover

noun

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

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Cool production to start with a flyover. Sean Campbell june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 The $1 billion undertaking aims to streamline traffic and reduce reliance on local streets by rebuilding roads, widening lanes and making new flyover ramps. Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 Danielle Alvarez, a spokesperson for Freedom 250, emphasized the broader fair that is scheduled from June 25 through July 10 includes an array of exhibits, family friendly attractions, musical performances, flyovers and more. Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 30 May 2026 The commencement concluded with a flyover by the Air Force Thunderbirds. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 28 May 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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