viaduct

[ vahy-uh-duhkt ]

noun

1. a bridge for carrying a road, railroad, etc., over a valley or the like, consisting of a number of short spans.

viaduct

/ ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt /

noun

1. a bridge, esp for carrying a road or railway across a valley, etc, consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers

Word History and Origins

Origin of viaduct¹

1810–20; < Latin via way + (aque)duct

Word History and Origins

Origin of viaduct¹

C19: from Latin via way + dūcere to bring, on the model of aqueduct

Example Sentences

Scotland's Glenfinnan Viaduct is best known for appearing in Harry Potter.

From BBC

Nearly half a million tourists visited the viaduct in the first 10 months of 2023, according to National Trust Scotland.

From BBC

In November 2021 Smith and the Flaming Lips released “Where the Viaduct Looms,” which featured new takes on Cave’s “Weeping Song,” “The Ship Song” and “We Know Who You Are,” among other tracks.

From Los Angeles Times

The lorry dropped from Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 near Warrington, Cheshire, at about 18:50 BST on Monday.

From BBC

National Highways said two of the four northbound lanes remained closed on the viaduct, between junctions 20 and 21, and warned drivers to allow extra time.

From BBC

Related Words

• overpass