noun

footbridge

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Footbridge (noun) means a bridge built for pedestrians to cross a road, railway, river or similar obstacle. Example: “Pedestrians used the footbridge to cross safely above the busy road.”

noun

A bridge built for pedestrians to cross a road, railway, river or similar obstacle.

"Pedestrians used the footbridge to cross safely above the busy road."

"A narrow footbridge spans the stream near the village."

"Commuters climbed the steps of the footbridge to reach the far platform."

How to use footbridge

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA footbridge is a bridge just for walkers, crossing something like a road, railway or river.

When to use it

Footbridge is a plain, everyday word with no formal or technical shading.

Memory tip

Picture the two parts of the word together: it is simply a bridge for feet, not for traffic.

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Common pairings

cross the footbridge a wooden footbridge footbridge over the railway narrow footbridge

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Etymology

Footbridge comes from Middle English, where it was formed by joining foot and bridge to name a bridge meant for walkers rather than vehicles.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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pedestrian bridge overcrossing

Rhymes for footbridge

ridge midge pidge nidge bridge fridge smidge porridge Coolidge Aldridge Eldridge Claridge

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Frequently asked questions

What is a footbridge?

A footbridge is a bridge built specifically for people on foot to cross a road, railway, river or similar gap.

Can vehicles use a footbridge?

No, footbridges are designed only for pedestrians and are usually too narrow and unsuited for cars or other vehicles.

Is footbridge the same as pedestrian bridge?

Yes, pedestrian bridge is an accepted synonym for footbridge, describing the same kind of crossing.

What is the meaning of footbridge?

"footbridge" (noun) means a bridge built for pedestrians to cross a road, railway, river or similar obstacle.