Definition

A flight by an aircraft, especially a military one, that passes over a specific location, often as part of a ceremony or event.

Example

The airshow featured a spectacular flypast by the fighter jets.

Conversation

Did you see the flypast during the parade yesterday?

Yes, it was so impressive to watch those planes in formation.

I loved how they honored the veterans with that flypast.

Absolutely! It added a special touch to the whole event.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flypast → The word is formed from "fly" (from Old English "flēogan", meaning to move through the air) and "past" (from Old English "foran", meaning in front of or beyond). A flypast refers to an aerial display where aircraft fly in front of an audience or over a specific location.

Memory Tip

Imagine aircraft 'moving through the air' ('fly') and 'going beyond' ('past') a certain point — that's what a flypast is all about.

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