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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On a wet February day, high in the North York Moors National Park, we are looking for a small footbridge over the River Dove.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
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
A footbridge over La Cienega allows a continuous 13-mile hike from the Crenshaw area over the Baldwin Hills and along Ballona Creek to the sea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2025
She has a picture of herself on a misty footbridge in Peru.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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