natural bridge

noun

: a rock formation in which the central bottom part has been completely eroded away, leaving a structure that looks like a bridge

Examples of natural bridge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The nearly 30,000-acre space is also close to the Natural Bridge State Park, which is home to Kentucky's natural bridge. —

Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 17 June 2024 The Natural Bridge State Park is home to Kentucky's natural bridge, formed from natural sandstone over millions of years, spanning 78 feet and wavering 65 feet in the air. —

Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2024 Devil's Bridge is a natural bridge that can be see on the way to Betty's Hope. —

Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Dec. 2023 In the summer, its southern gorge, complete with a natural bridge spanning the river, hosts all the action, from kayakers and canoers to hikers and swimmers. —

Sara Lieberman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for natural bridge

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Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of natural bridge was in 1780

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“Natural bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20bridge. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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