noun

flyover

FLEYE-oh-vuh

Flyover (noun) means a road, bridge, or railway built above another so that traffic can cross without stopping (British English; called an overpass in the US). Example: “The new flyover cut the commute time by twenty minutes.”

noun

A road, bridge, or railway built above another so that traffic can cross without stopping (British English; called an overpass in the US).

"The new flyover cut the commute time by twenty minutes."

"Traffic backed up under the flyover during rush hour."

A ceremonial low-altitude pass by aircraft, often military, over an event or crowd.

"A flyover of fighter jets marked the end of the parade."

Informal: the noncoastal middle of the United States, especially when dismissed as unimportant by people on the coasts.

"He resented the term "flyover country" used to describe his home state."

How to use flyover

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA raised road/rail crossing over another route, or a ceremonial aircraft pass.

UK vs US

British English says "flyover" where American English usually says "overpass."

Common pairings

under the flyover a flyover junction flyover country

Word forms

flyovers plural

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Etymology

Formed from the phrasal verb "fly over" turned into a single noun.

Synonyms

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overpass fly-by flypast

Related words

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Rhymes for flyover

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flyover” mean?

The word “flyover” means a road, bridge, or railway built above another so that traffic can cross without stopping (British English; called an overpass in the US). In plain terms, a raised road/rail crossing over another route, or a ceremonial aircraft pass.

How do you pronounce “flyover”?

“Flyover” is pronounced FLEYE-oh-vuh (/ˈflaɪˌoʊvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “flyover” in a sentence?

Here is “flyover” used in a sentence: “The new flyover cut the commute time by twenty minutes.”

What part of speech is “flyover”?

“Flyover” is a noun.

How many meanings does “flyover” have?

“Flyover” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a road, bridge, or railway built above another so that traffic can cross without stopping (British English; called an overpass in the US).

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