# flyover

/flˈaɪəʊvɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flyover
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a bridge that carries a road or railway over another road. It helps cars and trains cross over busy streets without stopping.

For teachers: a bridge or elevated road that carries a highway or railway over another road or obstacle. Often used in urban planning to facilitate the movement of traffic across busy intersections.

## Examples

- The new flyover will help reduce traffic on the main street.
- Commuters are frustrated because the construction of the flyover has blocked the only exit from the highway.
- The city's infrastructure plan includes a series of flyovers designed to bypass the historic downtown district, though critics argue this will further isolate the local community from the rest of the city.

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