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The Waterfront Seattle Program, initiated in 2010, envisioned replacing the outdated viaduct with a public space that would connect landmarks and make the city more walkable. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024 The car was resting against a concrete pillar of a viaduct, located on 65th Street and 13th Avenue, police said. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2024 The new building on Elliott Bay will include a landscaped public rooftop, elevators and stairs to help connect the waterfront with Pike Place Market — a change made possible by the demolition of the Alaskan Way viaduct in 2019. Melissa Santos, Axios, 25 July 2024 Shortly after crossing the viaduct, the train turns around and returns to San Antonio de los Cobres. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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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