overpass

noun
UK: /ˈəʊvərpɑːs/
US: /ˈoʊvərpæs/

  1. A bridge that carries a road or railroad over another road or railroad.

    1. The overpass lets cars cross the busy highway easily.
    2. Traffic slowed significantly due to construction on the overpass that connects the two towns.

Synonyms

bridge flyover
overpass verb

  1. To cross over something using a bridge or other elevated structure.

    1. We will overpass the river on the new bridge.
    2. The train will overpass the highway avoiding any traffic delays during rush hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "overpass" is /ˈəʊvərpɑːs/ in British English and /ˈoʊvərpæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overpass": bridge, flyover.

Example usage of "overpass": "The overpass lets cars cross the busy highway easily.". More examples on the page.