footbridge

[foot-brij]

noun

1. a bridge intended for pedestrians only.

footbridge

/ ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ /

noun

1. a narrow bridge for the use of pedestrians

Word History and Origins

Origin of footbridge¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

A footbridge carries you above a developing conifer thicket.

From Los Angeles Times

His family is hoping to build a footbridge in his memory, but for now, the nearest crossing is several miles away.

From Los Angeles Times

With its red-accented A-frame roof, footbridge and wishing well, the home echoed the dwarfs’ forest abode from the movie, but sat in the distinctly more metropolitan locale of the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

From Salon

Related Words

• viaduct 
• walkway