viaduct

noun

via·​duct ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt How to pronounce viaduct (audio)
: a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns

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On July 8, storms dumped more than 5 inches in about 90 minutes near the United Center, overwhelming viaducts. Matt Reardon, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 Roads have been widened, viaducts demolished, and infrastructure re-routed to allow the slow journey to its new home beside the cemetery and the emerging city center. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 The costliest project is $89 million for repairs and improvements on the Eighth Avenue viaduct. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025 Crash happened near broken down church van The crash happened the late afternoon of Feb. 26, 2023, a Sunday, on the northbound lanes of I-75 near the Western Hills viaduct. Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for viaduct

Word History

Etymology

Latin via way, road + English aqueduct

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viaduct was in 1816

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“Viaduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viaduct. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

viaduct

noun
via·​duct ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt How to pronounce viaduct (audio)
: a bridge for carrying a road or railroad over something (as a gorge or a highway)

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