underpass
noun
un·der·pass
ˈən-dər-ˌpas 
: a crossing of a highway and another way (such as a road or railroad) at different levels
also
: the lower level of such a crossing
Examples of underpass in a Sentence
We stood on the bridge and looked down at the underpass.
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The city chose California artist Timothy Robert Smith, who has painted murals in public places such as skate parks and underpasses and was paid $50,000 for the Fort Lauderdale project.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Ideally, an overpass or underpass could be built to connect it to the center grounds, allowing other trails to link to the forest preserve, McDonald said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The exit closures are the latest change for drivers in the area, coming just weeks after crews permanently closed the Woodland Avenue underpass.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
The paved trail also includes an underpass that opens up to a cascade of glowing orbs, which will illuminate the path at night.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Ideally, an overpass or underpass could be built to connect it to the center grounds, allowing other trails to link to the forest preserve, McDonald said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The exit closures are the latest change for drivers in the area, coming just weeks after crews permanently closed the Woodland Avenue underpass.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
The paved trail also includes an underpass that opens up to a cascade of glowing orbs, which will illuminate the path at night.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for underpass
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“Underpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underpass. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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underpass
noun
un·der·pass
-ˌpas
: a passage underneath something (as for a road passing under another road)
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