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Definition of "footbridge" []

  • A bridge designed for pedestrians. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "footbridge" in a sentence
  • "Inspired by the work of Gustave Eiffel, the new footbridge, is composed of lateral beams with a diagonal mesh of small plate strips that are riveted together."
  • "Ideas in the pipeline so far include a permanent car park and picnic area near to the footbridge, which is due to be removed by October."
  • "Leaping from the footbridge has been a common rite of passage for locals for the past three decades."