covered bridge

[ kuhv-erd brij ]

noun

1. a bridge that is enclosed by a roof and walls.

Word History and Origins

Origin of covered bridge¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

We were obliged to run over the high trestles and covered bridge at that point without a pause.

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By the time we approached a long, covered bridge a fire in the car was fairly started.

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Over this stream there was a covered bridge whose entrance was very dark.

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Before the leading brigade was a creek, an old covered bridge now almost burned away, and the charred ruin of a house.

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The reluctant girl saw the truth of what he said, and applying a key, she opened the door of the covered bridge.

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