viaduct

noun

via·​duct ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt 

: a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns

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Examples of viaduct in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Castellucci is already in prison, serving a six-year ​sentence over another fatal incident in 2013 on a viaduct in southern Italy, and was not in court to hear the verdict. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Its continuous viaduct design reduces the number of level crossings while helping trains maintain high operating speeds. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

After false rumors of tsunami warnings, Rodríguez addressed new viral claims suggesting the Caracas-La Guaira viaduct had suffered major structural damage. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026

The city said there are no changes to the viaduct, just a re-ramp into downtown. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin via way, road + English aqueduct

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

viaduct

noun

via·​duct ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt 

: a bridge for carrying a road or railroad over something (as a gorge or a highway)