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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Students, standing on a footbridge at the Central University of Venezuela, spoke about democracy and the end of dictatorship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
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 crossed the footbridge again, we saw hundreds of people - families with young children and grandparents - at the event.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025
There will also be a new footbridge over the tracks at the station, to allow people to walk or cycle to the site from Wixams.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
“C’mon,” I say, taking his arm and trying to pull him back toward the footbridge.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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