footbridge

noun

foot·​bridge ˈfu̇t-ˌbrij How to pronounce footbridge (audio)
: a bridge for pedestrians

Examples of footbridge in a Sentence

We built a wooden footbridge over the creek.
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Workers set up a footbridge at the entrance to the luxury Hotel Aman in Venice, Italy, on June 24, 2025, ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 But fewer than 50,000 people live in the city's historic district, which is composed over 100 islands connected by Venice's famous canals and footbridges. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 June 2025 Don’t miss the preserve’s Henry David Thoreau footbridge, a timber suspension bridge that stretches 134 feet across the Shepaug River and features quotes by the famed 19th-century philosopher. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025 Set on six acres within Kelley Park and modeled after the Korakuen Garden in Okayama, Japan, the Friendship Garden has koi ponds, wooden footbridges, burbling waterfalls, and paths designed for more for strolling than power walking. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for footbridge

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footbridge was in the 15th century

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“Footbridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footbridge. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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footbridge

noun
foot·​bridge -ˌbrij How to pronounce footbridge (audio)
: a bridge for pedestrians

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