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flyover

UK
/ˈflaɪˌəʊ.və/
US
/ˈflaɪˌoʊ.vɚ/

Translations

flyoveradjective
more flyover
Comp.
most flyover
Super.
UK
/ˈflaɪˌəʊvə/
US
/ˈflaɪˌoʊvər/
Used attributively, esp. in phrases like "flyover country", describing regions considered merely flown over.
de l'Amérique profondeS'emploie surtout dans l'expression flyover states pour désigner des régions du centre du pays perçues comme délaissées.
Voters in the flyover states felt ignored during the campaign.
Les électeurs de l'Amérique profonde se sont sentis ignorés pendant la campagne.
Synonyms
backcountry
midland
upcountry
country
out-of-the-way
provincial
rural
inland
non-metropolitan
heartland
flyovernoun
flyovers
pl
UK
/ˈflaɪˌəʊ.və/
US
/ˈflaɪˌoʊ.vɚ/
passage supérieur
The new flyover has significantly reduced traffic congestion in the city center.
Le nouveau passage supérieur a considérablement réduit les embouteillages dans le centre-ville.
survolDans le contexte aéronautique.
The air show concluded with an impressive flyover by the fighter jets.
Le meeting aérien s'est conclu par un impressionnant survol des avions de chasse.
Synonyms
bridge
overpass
flyway
elevated road
viaduct

Definitions

flyoveradjective
Relating to or characteristic of regions regarded as being passed over by air travel rather than visited, especially the central United States.
Voters in the flyover states felt ignored during the campaign.
flyovernoun
A bridge or road that carries one road or railway line over another.
The new flyover has significantly reduced traffic congestion in the city center.
A ceremonial flight by a group of aircraft, typically in formation, over a specific location.
The air show concluded with an impressive flyover by the fighter jets.
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