Meaning & use
pedestrian bridge
A bridge built specifically for people to cross on foot, separate from vehicle traffic.
See it in a sentence
A new pedestrian bridge now connects the two riverside parks without crossing the busy road.
Cyclists and walkers share the pedestrian bridge over the highway during rush hour.
A note on using this word
Pedestrian bridge and footbridge are used interchangeably, though 'footbridge' is more common in British English.
Words with a similar meaning
footbridge
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