footbridge
Americannoun
noun
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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Organisers said race-assigned police personnel responded to an "officer down" call and replacement officers were unfamiliar with the race's "unusual route" over a footbridge not normally used by cars.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
Around 6:50 p.m., the car was seen parked near the footbridge at Bondi Beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
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 ● Dec. 22, 2025
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 ● Dec. 15, 2025
Just above the fall a plank footbridge crossed the river.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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