kissing bridge

noun

, Canadian (chiefly New Brunswick).

1. a covered bridge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kissing bridge¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

The covered passageway was called “the kissing bridge.”

From Washington Post

“It hurts not to be open yet,” said Andy Minier, ski racing coordinator at Kissing Bridge ski area, about 30 miles south of Buffalo.

From Washington Post

To heighten the ambience of romance, he would like to erect a “kissing bridge” on Canal Street.

From New York Times

On the way there is a bridge, about three miles distant from New York, which you always pass over as you return, called the Kissing Bridge, where it is part of the etiquette to salute the lady who has put herself under your protection.”

From Project Gutenberg

Burnaby enjoyed the catfish-suppers as much as the turtle-feasts, but I doubt if there was a Kissing Bridge in Philadelphia.

From Project Gutenberg