overflight

noun

over·​flight ˈō-vər-ˌflīt How to pronounce overflight (audio)
: a passage over an area in an aircraft

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Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface. — Elizabeth Mendenhall, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface. — Elizabeth Mendenhall, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026 Saudi Arabia and Egypt denied UAE overflight permissions. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026 There’s even a cold-water jacuzzi and lounge space alongside another creek, and, located within a no-overflight zone, the preserve also offers exceptionally dark skies—perfect for stargazing. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overflight

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overflight was in 1950

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overflight

noun
over·​flight ˈō-vər-ˌflīt How to pronounce overflight (audio)
: a flight over an area

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