flyover

noun

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

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In fact, Flexjet’s Riva Volare G650 was only the flyover of the night. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The Condor Squadron association will do a flyover at about 5:50 p.m., coming from the direction of Newport Beach. Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 June 2025 Donald Trump spoke briefly at the 250th anniversary Army parade, after reviewing a procession of thousands of soldiers in present and past uniforms, an array of military hardware, aerial flyovers and a large fireworks display. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2025 The Falcon Formation Team will conduct a Missing Man Formation flyover followed by a flyover of a B-25 bomber from the CAF Devil Dog Squadron, which will happen after the playing of taps and a 21-gun salute at the burial service. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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