Word
footbridge
Phoneticsfoot·bridge
UK/fˈʊtbɹɪdʒ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small bridge made for people walking, not cars. You use it to cross a road, river, or railway safely.
n. a narrow bridge intended exclusively for pedestrian use, spanning a road, railway, or waterway.
Examples
“We cross the river on the old footbridge.”
“Commuters use the footbridge to cross the busy tracks safely during rush hour.”
“The Victorian iron footbridge, restored after decades of neglect, now offers walkers sweeping views across the estuary at sunset.”
Examples
simple
“We cross the river on the old footbridge.”
contextual
“Commuters use the footbridge to cross the busy tracks safely during rush hour.”
complex
“The Victorian iron footbridge, restored after decades of neglect, now offers walkers sweeping views across the estuary at sunset.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “footbridge” in context.
Verb
01. build footbridge
“They plan to build a footbridge over the motorway.”
verb + noun
02. cross footbridge
“We had to cross a footbridge to reach the station platform.”
verb + noun
03. footbridge connects
“This footbridge connects the school to the sports field.”
noun + verb
04. footbridge spans
“The footbridge spans the river between the two towns.”
noun + verb
05. stand on footbridge
“We stood on the footbridge to watch the trains pass.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. narrow footbridge
“We crossed the river using a narrow footbridge.”
adj + noun
07. old footbridge
“Be careful on the old footbridge, it can be slippery.”
adj + noun
08. pedestrian footbridge
“A new pedestrian footbridge opened over the busy road.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. end of footbridge
“I'll meet you at the end of the footbridge near the shops.”
noun + prep + noun
10. cross via the footbridge
“You can cross via the footbridge in less than two minutes.”
11. footbridge over the railway
“There is a footbridge over the railway behind the station.”
12. stand on the footbridge
“Let's stand on the footbridge and look at the river.”
Real-World Examples
“A footbridge over the River Thames in south Oxfordshire has reopened after being closed for more than three years for safety reasons.” “A "well-used" footbridge in Durham is to be demolished after investigations confirmed it could no longer safely bear the weight of pedestrians.” “A "much loved" footbridge in the New Forest that was at the centre of protests is set to be repaired and reopened.” “A woman has called for work to be carried out on a railway station footbridge after she slipped and fell, leaving her with bruises.” Etymology
From Middle English fot-brigge, equivalent to foot + bridge.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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