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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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They have told BBC Persian that some checkpoints are positioned under footbridges and inside road tunnels, after reports that several checkpoints in the middle of roads had been targeted by drone strikes.

From BBC

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

Students, standing on a footbridge at the Central University of Venezuela, spoke about democracy and the end of dictatorship.

From The Wall Street Journal

We walk to the spot by the footbridge and clear away the fallen leaves.

From Literature

First, the hovering stairs and footbridges that navigate the property have no handrails, which are now required under current construction code.

From Los Angeles Times

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