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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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
In October 2022, a rare protest at a highway overpass in Beijing prompted authorities to post security officials at dozens of city overpasses, particularly ahead of notable political events and anniversaries—a practice that continues today.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Bass and Raman also debated the merits of a city law that prohibits homeless encampments near schools, daycare centers and “sensitive” locations, such as libraries and freeway overpasses.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 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
He’d been hearing about the New Orleanians stranded under highway overpasses, and he didn’t want to be among them.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
