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

Flooding is possible along small streams and creeks, as well as in neighborhoods, low-lying areas, underpasses and on roadways with poor drainage. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026

Highway and street underpasses and low-lying areas could see some flooding. — Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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

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)