flypast

[flahy-past, -pahst]

noun

1. flyby.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flypast¹

First recorded in 1910–15; noun use of verb phrase fly past

Example Sentences

The next few days amount to the UK offering a vital ally the full works of what he loves: royalty, military bands, a flypast, a banquet and plenty more besides.

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The aim will be to dazzle and flatter him with the ultimate red-carpet experience, with guards of honour, flypasts, historic carriages, a lavish banquet, pomp and pageantry.

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Later, there will be a flypast by UK and US F-35 military jets and the Red Arrows.

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There will also be a flypast by UK and US F-35 military jets and the Red Arrows.

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On a bridge overlooking the Tonghui River, crowds had gathered away from the main parade route to try to see the military flypast.

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