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

The Midwest is often treated as a flyover between more obvious destinations. — Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

The Pentagon said Friday that the military has lifted the suspensions of all helicopter pilots involved in a July 4 beach flyover in South Carolina that triggered scrutiny, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth weighed into the matter directly. — Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

As the video of their flyover circulated on social media, reports of the suspension drew national scrutiny and prompted backlash from state and federal lawmakers. — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Enhanced city flyovers in Apple Maps As usual, the iOS apps are getting upgrades too. — David Nield, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1