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footbridge

American  
[foot-brij] / ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ /

noun

  1. a bridge intended for pedestrians only.

footbridge British  
/ ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ /

noun

  1. a narrow bridge for the use of pedestrians

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Etymology

Origin of footbridge

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

Example Sentences

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Around 6:50 p.m., the car was seen parked near the footbridge at Bondi Beach.

From The Wall Street Journal

At around that time, Sajid Akram left a footbridge that offered a commanding view of the area and advanced towards the festival.

From Barron's

As we headed to the beach, crossing on a footbridge from the carpark of Campbell Parade, I noticed people were setting up white tents on the grass next to a children's playground.

From BBC

Maintenance work on footbridges at Kirkwood Street and Cornwall Street is set to last until December this year.

From BBC

EMR added the trial would not affect the decision to install ticket barriers limiting access to platforms from the footbridge through Nottingham railway station.

From BBC

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