underpass

noun

un·​der·​pass ˈən-dər-ˌpas 

: a crossing of a highway and another way (such as a road or railroad) at different levels

also : the lower level of such a crossing

Examples of underpass in a Sentence

We stood on the bridge and looked down at the underpass.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a 40-day period, researchers documented more than 40,000 animals – including elephants, primates, and big cats – using a single such underpass, which extended their feeding and breeding range while reducing potential conflict with humans. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026

Police said officers located the armed suspect near Mountain Vista Street and the Interstate 11 underpass. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Life threatening flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses continues. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2026

The right lane approaching the underpass is also clearly marked as a right-hand-turn only lane. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underpass

• fiberglass
• fibreglass
• hourglass
• isinglass
• lemongrass
• martinmas
• orchardgrass
• overpass
• plexiglas
• plexiglass
• sassafras
• superclass

Kids Definition

underpass

noun

un·​der·​pass -ˌpas 

: a passage underneath something (as for a road passing under another road)