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.
Recent Examples on the Web Head west from the lot until the trail turns north and proceed about 0.2 of a mile, watching for a footbridge on your left. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024 Guests can also take advantage of the restaurants and amenities at Nayara Spring and Nayara Gardens, which are linked via footbridges and jungle pathways. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for footbridge 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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footbridge

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

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