over·pass
ˈō-vər-ˌpas 
: a crossing of two highways or of a highway and pedestrian path or railroad at different levels where clearance to traffic on the lower level is obtained by elevating the higher level
also
: the upper level of such a crossing
Examples of overpass in a Sentence
Verb
to keep peace in the family, he was forced to overpass his in-laws' frequent put-downs
a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story
Noun
Boys stood beneath the highway overpass.
Traffic was stalled on the overpass.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Snow can quickly coat the ground and make for slippery travel, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Any ice accumulations on the roads from a light mix of freezing rain and other precipitation Tuesday night will be minimal — a few hundredths of an inch — but commuters should watch for possible slick spots on bridges and overpasses, NWS officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025
Scott County officials will also be at the meeting to provide information about the adjacent Highway 169/Bluff Drive overpass project in Sand Creek Township.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County remains under an advisory with up to one inch of snow expected, further complicating travel conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Snow can quickly coat the ground and make for slippery travel, especially on bridges and overpasses.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Any ice accumulations on the roads from a light mix of freezing rain and other precipitation Tuesday night will be minimal — a few hundredths of an inch — but commuters should watch for possible slick spots on bridges and overpasses, NWS officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025
Scott County officials will also be at the meeting to provide information about the adjacent Highway 169/Bluff Drive overpass project in Sand Creek Township.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Overpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overpass. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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overpass
1 of 2 verb
over·pass
ˌō-vər-ˈpas
overpass
2 of 2 noun
over·pass
ˈō-vər-ˌpas
1
: a crossing (as of two highways or of a highway and railroad) at different levels usually by means of a bridge
2
: the upper level of an overpass
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