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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

flyby

/ˈflaɪbaɪ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does flyby mean?

noun, verb

A flyby is a brief, close approach to a celestial body or a structure, often made by a spacecraft or an aircraft. To flyby means to pass close to something, often in a brief or casual manner.

Example

"The spacecraft flew by the planet in a flyby maneuver."

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