footbridge

foot·bridge | \ ˈfu̇t-ˌbrij

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Definition of footbridge

: a bridge for pedestrians

Examples of footbridge in a Sentence

We built a wooden footbridge over the creek.

Recent Examples on the Web Just a two-mile round trip hike, there’s an exciting footbridge and a stunning river flanked by towering peaks. — Maya Kachroo-levine, Travel + Leisure, "The Best Hikes in Every State," 7 Aug. 2020 Cross a footbridge and take the left fork alongside the creek, and stay left again at the junction with the Cliff Loop. — Danika Worthington, The Know, "5 waterfall hikes near Denver to re-energize yourself," 19 June 2020 Cross a footbridge over the creek and continue west on a narrow, rocky trail. — Danika Worthington, The Know, "5 waterfall hikes near Denver to re-energize yourself," 19 June 2020 Print out a map from the website to lead you to the waterfall, a frog pond, the footbridge, a forest trail and a native grass meadow. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Do you miss travel? Here are 5 single-day outdoor excursions within an hour of Louisville," 3 July 2020 The footbridge that opened in 2019, offering pedestrians a safe crossing over West Burnside Road, is now one of 100 design projects from around the world nominated for a 2020 CODAaward. — oregonlive, "Portland footbridge nominated for international design award," 24 June 2020 Michelle Silvertino, 33, was found unconscious on a footbridge along a major highway in the capital Manila on June 5. — Helen Regan, CNN, "Michelle Silvertino: Outcry over death of Filipino woman stranded during coronavirus lockdown," 12 June 2020 The park also offers Twin Lakes, a footbridge, walking paths, sculptures, a playground and a 172-foot high Water Tower. — Charles Infosino, Cincinnati.com, "Strapped for cash? Check out these free family-friendly venues in Cincinnati," 16 June 2020 But that proved to be futile and she became stranded on a footbridge for several days, where she was found unconscious and later declared dead at the hospital. — Helen Regan, CNN, "Michelle Silvertino: Outcry over death of Filipino woman stranded during coronavirus lockdown," 12 June 2020

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“Footbridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footbridge. Accessed 25 Nov. 2020.

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