Footbridge Meaning in English
word
ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ
FOOT-brij
fˈʊtbɹɪdʒ
FOOT-brij
Definition
A footbridge is a small bridge designed for people to walk across, usually crossing a road, railway, or river.
Usage & Nuances
"Footbridge" specifically means a bridge for people walking (not cars or bikes). Common for safe crossing over busy roads, rivers, or railways. In US English, also called "pedestrian bridge".
Spanish: pasarela peatonal - puente peatonalPortuguese (BR): passarela para pedestres - ponte para pedestresPortuguese (PT): passadeira pedonal - ponte pedonalChinese (Simplified): 人行天桥 - 步行桥Chinese (Traditional): 人行天橋 - 步行橋Hindi: पैदल पुलArabic: جسر للمشاةBengali: পদচারী সেতুRussian: пешеходный мостJapanese: 歩道橋Vietnamese: cầu đi bộKorean: 육교 - 보도교Turkish: yaya köprüsüUrdu: پیدل پلIndonesian: jembatan penyeberangan
Example Sentences
We use the footbridge to cross the busy road.
basic
The park has a beautiful wooden footbridge over the stream.
basic
Please use the footbridge instead of crossing the tracks directly.
basic
We met by the footbridge near the shopping center.
natural
During floods, the only way to cross is by the footbridge.
natural
There's a shortcut to school—just take the footbridge over the canal.
natural