drawbridge

noun

draw·​bridge ˈdrȯ-ˌbrij 

: a bridge made to be raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or hinder passage see castle illustration

Illustration of drawbridge

Examples of drawbridge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The water- and fire-resistant concrete and steel lower level, meanwhile, has an additional bedroom and a media room, as well as access to an oversized spa and a retractable drawbridge providing access to a secluded cove down below. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026

The Whaler’s Inn Located along East Main Street, just steps away from the iconic Bascule drawbridge, The Whaler’s Inn offers a boutique hospitality experience in the heart of downtown. —Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026

Beachy Beverages The food alone is worth the trip over the drawbridge to Sullivan’s Island, and the bar lineup seals the deal. —Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026

Some drawbridges may be up for longer than usual as well. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drawbridge

• abridge
• footbridge
• oxbridge
• bridge
• fridge
• midge
• ridge

Kids Definition

drawbridge

noun

draw·​bridge -ˌbrij 

: a bridge made to be wholly or partly raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or prevent passage