flyover

noun

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

Examples of flyover in a Sentence

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The event will include an F-16 flyover from the 169th Fighter Wing of the McEntire Joint National Guard Base and a law enforcement presentation, Graham’s office said. — Irit Skulnik, CNBC, 27 July 2026 The 400,000 squrare-foot translucent roof will allow for the Chiefs to continue a tradition of military flyovers before the game, the team said. — Sam McDowell July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Once the flyover ends, the caisson will carry Graham’s remains to First Baptist Church of Columbia, where the funeral will be held. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026 Even the traditional military flyover still has a place in the domed design. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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