flypast

noun

fly·​past ˈflī-ˌpast How to pronounce flypast (audio)
chiefly British

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Following the military ceremony at Horse Guards Parade and equestrian procession back to Buckingham Palace, the royal family stepped out on the palace balcony to watch the Royal Air Force flypast, in one of their most quintessential public appearances of the year. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The annual celebration featured more than 1,500 military personnel, 200 horses and 400 musicians before concluding with the traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance and flypast. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 Prince George was playfully put in his place by his older cousin, Savannah Phillips, after the two were seen laughing together during the flypast. Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026 There will also be a flypast by British and American military jets before the State Banquet in the evening at the castle. Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flypast

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flypast was in 1914

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“Flypast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flypast. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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