viaduct

noun

via·​duct ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt How to pronounce viaduct (audio)
: a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns

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The grade separation plan includes a viaduct that takes Grand Avenue underneath the railroad tracks, such as the one completed in 2011 on Grand Avenue to the west in Franklin Park. Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 Operating trains at grade with an existing roadway eliminates the need for costly bridge-like viaducts California is building for its system. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 In the game 7 Wonders, players gather resources such as wood, clay, silk and glass to construct various buildings, including libraries and viaducts, as the game progresses. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Massive viaducts are going up and can be seen driving up and down State Route 99. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for viaduct

Word History

Etymology

Latin via way, road + English aqueduct

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viaduct was in 1816

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“Viaduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viaduct. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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viaduct

noun
via·​duct ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt How to pronounce viaduct (audio)
: a bridge for carrying a road or railroad over something (as a gorge or a highway)

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