flyover state
flyover state · flyover states
Any state of the United States that is often passed over by intercoastal or…Any state of the United States that is often passed over by intercoastal or transcontinental flights, rather than being a popular destination.
» Nebraska is one of the "flyover states."
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1 senses(US, derogatory, mildly)Any state of the United States that is often passed over by intercoastal or transcontinental flights, rather than being a popular destination.
Examples
2 sentencesNebraska is one of the "flyover states."
Wyoming is a flyover state; there’s nothing interesting to do there.
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plural: flyover states| Singular | flyover state |
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