Definition

A structure built to allow people to walk over a road, river, or other obstacles.

Example

The children crossed the river using the footbridge.

Conversation

Have you seen the new footbridge they built downtown?

Yeah, I walked across it yesterday; it looks great!

I love how it connects the park to the shopping area.

Exactly! It's so much safer for pedestrians now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Footbridge → It is formed from "foot" (from Old English "fōt", meaning the lower extremity of the leg) and "bridge" (from Old English "brycg", meaning a structure built to span a physical obstacle). The word "footbridge" refers to a bridge designed specifically for pedestrians to walk across, typically at a lower height than regular bridges.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'foot' as the part of the body that walks and a 'bridge' as a structure that helps you cross over something. A footbridge is a bridge made for people to walk on.

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