Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underpass
noun
/ˈʌndərˌpæs/
Definition
A passageway that goes underneath an obstruction, typically a road or railway.
Examples
- The city built a new underpass to improve pedestrian access to the park.
- Many cyclists prefer using the underpass rather than crossing busy streets.
- During the storm, the underpass flooded, making it impassable.
Meaning
An underpass is a structure that allows pedestrians or vehicles to pass under a road, railway, or another obstacle, facilitating safe and unobstructed travel.
Synonyms
- tunnel
- subway
- underway
- passage
