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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Robin Ollis of Bridges for Avery, a grassroots organization involved in rebuilding or replacing bridges and footbridges following Helene, told WCNC that there are still about 20-30 long-span bridges and over 100 smaller bridges that need to be reconstructed in the county. David Chiu, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 In addition, the footbridge is in the La Jolla Shores banner district, not in the La Jolla Business Improvement District or LJVMA’s banner district. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025 Photo : Adam Rouse The primary suite connects to the yard via a footbridge. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024 Today, the footbridge over the park’s lagoon is named in his honor. Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024 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 24 Jan. 2025.

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footbridge

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

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