noun

viaduct

VEYE-uh-duhkt

Viaduct (noun) means a long bridge, usually made up of a series of spans, that carries a road or railway across a valley or other low ground. Example: “The train rattled across the old stone viaduct high above the river.”

noun

A long bridge, usually made up of a series of spans, that carries a road or railway across a valley or other low ground.

"The train rattled across the old stone viaduct high above the river."

"Engineers closed the viaduct for inspection after the earthquake."

How to use viaduct

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA long, elevated bridge, typically for a road or railway, crossing a valley.

Easily confused with

aqueduct →

Word forms

viaducts plural

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Etymology

A blend of Latin via, "road," and the English word "aqueduct."

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “viaduct” mean?

The word “viaduct” means a long bridge, usually made up of a series of spans, that carries a road or railway across a valley or other low ground. In plain terms, a long, elevated bridge, typically for a road or railway, crossing a valley.

How do you pronounce “viaduct”?

“Viaduct” is pronounced VEYE-uh-duhkt (/ˈvaɪəˌdʌk(t)/ in IPA).

How do you use “viaduct” in a sentence?

Here is “viaduct” used in a sentence: “The train rattled across the old stone viaduct high above the river.”

What part of speech is “viaduct”?

“Viaduct” is a noun.

Where does the word “viaduct” come from?

The word “viaduct” comes from Latin. A blend of Latin via, "road," and the English word "aqueduct.".