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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The Falcon Formation Team will conduct a Missing Man Formation flyover followed by a flyover of a B-25 bomber from the CAF Devil Dog Squadron, which will happen after the playing of taps and a 21-gun salute at the burial service. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025 Due to concerns over lightning, the Army did cancel the planned flyover of F-22 fighter planes. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 23 July 2025 Epstein has pulled focus from One Big Beautiful tax- and spending-cut package the President signed on July 4 replete with a military flyover. Philip Elliott, Time, 22 July 2025 The bomber's flyover was timed to coincide with an evening concert by country star Bailey Zimmerman. Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 July 2025 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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