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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In the fall of 2018, the river will be diverted into Farmer’s Union Canal, and work will begin north of the Garden City-to-Boise footbridge and the existing Wave Shaper to build another Wave Shaper and two more in-river water features. Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025 This central trail system in the park includes four footbridges, treks along the shoreline, and winding woodland areas. Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025 A couple walking by a footbridge above the highway was stunned by the macabre scene. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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footbridge

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

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