footbridge

[ foot-brij ]

noun

1. a bridge intended for pedestrians only.

footbridge

/ ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ /

noun

1. a narrow bridge for the use of pedestrians

Word History and Origins

Origin of footbridge¹

First recorded in 1325–75, footbridge is from the Middle English word fotbrigge. See foot, bridge ¹

Example Sentences

He remembered a footbridge the other volunteers had guessed at.

From The Daily Beast

In a clever twist of new-meets-old, the MuCEM is connected to the nearby 17th-century Fort St. Jean by footbridge.

From The Daily Beast

Then I wandered on down, through the Rhodes grass, under the avocado trees, and across the wooden footbridge.

From The Daily Beast

Occasionally, over a narrow stream, a frail footbridge would be built.

From Project Gutenberg

They were going to a distant meadow to toss hay and had to cross an angry little river on a footbridge made of one slender plank.

From Project Gutenberg

A low whistle sounded, and Mr. Rogers stepped into view on the footbridge.

From Project Gutenberg

We can't be expected to jump off a footbridge which already has a White Horse on it.

From Project Gutenberg

After about two hours, however, orders came to cross the river by the Eterpigny footbridge.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• viaduct
• walkway