suspension bridgenoun [ C ]
uk/səˈspen.ʃən ˌbrɪdʒ/us/səˈspen.ʃən ˌbrɪdʒ/a bridge that is supported by strong steel ropes hung from a tower at each end of the bridge
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Bridges
- airbridge
- aqueduct
- bridge
- cofferdam
- drawbridge
- flyover
- footbridge
- humpback bridge
- jetty
- overpass
- pier
- pontoon
- rope bridge
- span
- swing bridge
- viaduct
Examples from literature
- Do you love walking across suspension bridges, driving your car fast, or doing extreme sports?