flyover

noun

fly·​over ˈflī-ˌō-vər How to pronounce flyover (audio)
1
British : overpass
2

Examples of flyover in a Sentence

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High above the stadium, four Israeli fighter jets cut through the skies in a dramatic flyover, delivering a clear message. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 That makes the Daytona 500 flyover particularly ironic: The Daytona International Speedway has long served as a rallying point and campground for hundreds of power-restoration workers who have come to our aid in our times of greatest desperation. The Orlando Sentinel and Santa Cruz Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025 The pair, both Louisiana natives, took to the field shortly before kickoff to sing the song, which was followed by the presentation of the colors and a military flyover. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025 Evans also took part in the 2023 all-female Super Bowl flyover, which the base called a historic moment marking 50 years of women flying in the Navy. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for flyover

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flyover was in 1901

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“Flyover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyover. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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