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

Remnants of stone bridge pylons remain along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge Saturday. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026

The device was put into place after a pair of beavers moved into the in 2023 creek and constructed a dam under a footbridge, which caused flooding along a trail on the university's campus. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026

There’s a nice localised touch via a railway footbridge on the approach depicting the highs of Southampton’s football history and the delights of the city centre, particularly Oxford Street, can be enjoyed before strolling on to the match. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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

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