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Definition of footbridge

footbridge

/ˈfʊt.brɪdʒ/
foot · bridge
Plural:footbridges
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• noun

1

A bridge designed to be used exclusively by pedestrians rather than by vehicular traffic.

Example

"The hikers crossed the rushing stream via a narrow wooden footbridge."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of the Old English words 'fot' (foot) and 'brycg' (bridge), dating back to Middle English to denote a crossing specifically constructed for pedestrians rather than carts or livestock.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footbridge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footbridge
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