underpass

[uhn-der-pas, -pahs]

noun

1. a passage running underneath, especially a passage for pedestrians or vehicles, or both, crossing under a railroad, road, etc.

underpass

/ ˈʌndəˌpɑːs /

noun

1. a section of a road that passes under another road, railway line, etc

2. another word for subway

Word History and Origins

Origin of underpass¹

First recorded in 1900–05; under- + pass

Related Words

• bridge 
• crossroad 
• intersection 
• junction 
• overpass 
• passage