flyover

noun

fly·​over ˈflī-ˌō-vər 

1

British : overpass

2

: flyby sense 1

Examples of flyover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And, yes, the tall ships were back in New York Harbor, this time accompanied by a military flyover. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

There was also a flyover above Liberty Island featuring the Patrouille de France of the French Air and Space Force, painting the colors of the French flag over the Statue of Liberty. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Military flyovers added to the atmosphere, with the roar of aircraft overhead loud enough to make seats visibly vibrate. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Daytime programming is set to include musical performances and military flyovers along the backdrop of the Great American State Fair. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1