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

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin soon in small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses and areas with poor drainage, NWS officials said. —Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025

Rapid ponding of water is possible at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025

Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. —Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underpass

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

Kids Definition

underpass

noun

un·​der·​pass -ˌpas 

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