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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The gun found on the footbridge after the 1993 attack. — Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026 About 120 homes were damaged, and a footbridge over the Manoa Stream was destroyed. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 Pedestrians can cross the stream on 9th Avenue or via the footbridge near City Hall. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026 The new trail is easy to follow, features wooden footbridges and is currently lined with blooming monkeyflowers and towering toyon. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footbridge

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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footbridge

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

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