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

Now a new report on the fallout from the investigation into that flyover is rattling the Defense Department and could lead to further delay in replacing the Army leader ousted for refusing to kill the probe. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

There were multiple flyovers and military bands flooded the racetrack. — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

In addition to the main event, there will also be a prerace show and flyovers of military aircraft, which swooped and boomed over the city during the July Fourth celebrations. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Military aircraft conducted a flyover during the national anthem, and fireworks capped the evening on the White House grounds. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1