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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA long, elevated bridge, typically for a road or railway, crossing a valley.
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Word forms
- Plural
- viaducts
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The train rattled across the old stone _____ high above the river.
Etymology
A blend of Latin via, "road," and the English word "aqueduct."
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.".
