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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On the footbridge, a zig-zag queuing system will be developed, where supporters would wait safely. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 May 2025 The resort is spread across two tiny islands that are linked by a footbridge over the country’s first marine reserve, developed to safeguard turtles, seahorses, and tropical fish. Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025 Accessible via a footbridge from a parking lot off the northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway, visitors can enjoy miles of hiking trails and wildlife viewing. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025 Consequently, plans are in place to create a footbridge over the top of Witton. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 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 28 May. 2025.

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footbridge

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

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