skyway

[skahy-wey]

noun

1. air lane.

2. an elevated highway, especially one well above ground level and composed of a series of spans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skyway¹

First recorded in 1915–20; sky + way ¹

Example Sentences

Wasserman called the skyway remodel a “zombie project,” left over from a paused terminal expansion that included plans for two new concourses, “still moving forward on its own inertia.”

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An “ocean skyway” ride took visitors in clear gondolas out over the Pacific surf.

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This is not the shimmering side of the planet we're accustomed to seeing from the skyways above the surface or the opulent halls where leaders contemplate heavy political matters.

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The second you open the swinging doors from the skyway to the Market, the atmosphere changes.

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Overhead, a steady stream of people walked through a maze of indoor skyways that dissect downtown, offering respite from the brittle Minnesota air.

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