footbridge

noun

foot·​bridge ˈfu̇t-ˌbrij 

: a bridge for pedestrians

Examples of footbridge in a Sentence

We built a wooden footbridge over the creek.

Recent Examples on the Web

Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

The beautifully landscaped grounds include footbridges, cascading waterfalls, and thousands of vines and flowers. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026

Visitors can use the footbridge over Highway 85 that connects Azule and Kevin Moran parks. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 June 2026

The new trail is easy to follow, features wooden footbridges and is currently lined with blooming monkeyflowers and towering toyon. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for footbridge

• abridge
• drawbridge
• oxbridge
• bridge
• fridge
• midge
• ridge

Kids Definition

footbridge

noun

foot·​bridge -ˌbrij 

: a bridge for pedestrians