Meaning & use
skyway
An elevated walkway connecting buildings, or a designated route used by aircraft.
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Employees used the enclosed skyway to cross between the two office towers without going outside.
Pilots followed the designated skyway to avoid restricted airspace near the airport.
A note on using this word
In cold-climate cities, "skyway" often specifically refers to an enclosed, heated pedestrian bridge between downtown buildings.
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overpass
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