flyby.
A flight past a celestial object in order to make observations.
Meaning & usage
A flight past a celestial object in order to make observations.
The upcoming flyby of Halley's comet is expected to provide new information on the nature of the comet.
A low-level ceremonial flight, typically in connection with an airshow or a military parade.
A brief visit.
A sailby performed by a hydrofoil vessel while hydrofoiling.
A three-dimensional animated sequence in which the camera moves past an object or scenery.
Where this word comes from
Deverbal from fly by.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.