viaduct

American  

[vahy-uh-duhkt] / ˈvaɪ əˌdʌkt /

noun

1. a bridge for carrying a road, railroad, etc., over a valley or the like, consisting of a number of short spans.

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viaduct British  

/ ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt /

noun

1. a bridge, esp for carrying a road or railway across a valley, etc, consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers

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Etymology

Origin of viaduct

1810–20; < Latin via way + (aque)duct

Example Sentences

Dozens more were also injured in weather-related incidents in Spain, and a viaduct in Portugal partially collapsed because of flooding.

From Barron's

Remnants of donated props and floats from parades past lie around the space under a viaduct that doubles as a driving school parking lot.

From Barron's

"The viaduct holds such a special place in my family's heart, it is devastating to see the collapse of such a well-loved and iconic landmark."

From BBC

In January, a sign displaying width restrictions for boats passing through a railway viaduct was installed after pictures of a £1m yacht looking stuck - while moving slowly - went viral online.

From BBC

Instead, drivers have been leaving the motorway and "rat running" through small villages in a bid to avoid hour-long delays on the approach to the viaduct.

From BBC

Related Words

• overpass