flyover

noun

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

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The first military flyover before a game came during the 1918 World Series; Babe Ruth played in that one… for the Boston Red Sox. The Orlando Sentinel and Santa Cruz Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025 Thousands cheered and a band played patriotic music when Air Force One flew over the famed track, a flyover that was simultaneously shown on big screens. Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 Prior to interment, the U.S. Navy will conduct a missing man formation flyover in honor of Carter’s U.S. Navy service and his time as commander in chief shortly after the motorcade’s arrival at the residence. ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024 On Friday, a close call occurred after an apparent breakdown in communications ultimately led to a Delta Air Lines plane taking off and T-38 jets from an Air Force flyover coming dangerously close. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2025.

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