overpass
noun
a road, pedestrian walkway, railroad, bridge, etc., crossing over some barrier, as another road or walkway.
overpasses
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pluralof overpass.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof overpass (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
overpassnouna road, pedestrian walkway, railroad, bridge, etc., crossing over some barrier, as another road or walkway.
Example Sentences
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Since 2008, the authority has spent about $15 billion purchasing thousands of land parcels and building giant overpasses, rail beds, walls and other concrete structures that now loom over California’s Central Valley.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
They seek shelter in tents, bushes and overpasses in a city that has struggled with one of the worst housing crises in the country.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The law also bars encampments in “sensitive” areas, such as designated libraries or freeway overpasses.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Parallel to the tramway, much of Alexandria's iconic corniche is now hidden behind overpasses, private businesses and beachside food courts.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
This complex and exceedingly efficient government operation was completed while residents of New Orleans were trapped in attics and begging for rescue from rooftops and highway overpasses.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
