natural bridge
noun
: a rock formation in which the central bottom part has been completely eroded away, leaving a structure that looks like a bridge
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Tower Bridge, the natural bridge that gives the trail its namesake, connects two massive pillars, just like the London landmark. 
Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2022 Just outside of the Hocking Hills is the state's largest natural bridge, located in Rockbridge Nature Preserve. Andrea Reeves, The Enquirer, 16 May 2022 The payoff on this hike is a 54-foot-high natural bridge, a beautiful formation amid a vast landscape of beautiful formations. Susan Glaser, cleveland, 7 Apr. 2022 As always, there’s clear and juicy interest in Blagojevich’s particular entry into and rise in Illinois politics, which Rod always saw as a natural bridge to the White House. Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 18 Nov. 2021 Negotiating around the 40-foot rock walls is half the fun (or claustrophobic for some) and is especially awesome when the trench-traversing trail winds under a natural bridge formed by a sedimentary slab. Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2021 The Golden Eagles create a natural bridge from Sun Belt schools in Louisiana and Arkansas to those in Alabama and points east. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 26 Oct. 2021 About 30 miles west is another natural bridge at Pier County Park in Richland County. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2021 When daylight beckons, there are spring wildflowers, natural bridges and a petite wooded campground with modern facilities. Sarah Feldberg, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2017 See More
Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2022 Just outside of the Hocking Hills is the state's largest natural bridge, located in Rockbridge Nature Preserve. Andrea Reeves, The Enquirer, 16 May 2022 The payoff on this hike is a 54-foot-high natural bridge, a beautiful formation amid a vast landscape of beautiful formations. Susan Glaser, cleveland, 7 Apr. 2022 As always, there’s clear and juicy interest in Blagojevich’s particular entry into and rise in Illinois politics, which Rod always saw as a natural bridge to the White House. Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 18 Nov. 2021 Negotiating around the 40-foot rock walls is half the fun (or claustrophobic for some) and is especially awesome when the trench-traversing trail winds under a natural bridge formed by a sedimentary slab. Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2021 The Golden Eagles create a natural bridge from Sun Belt schools in Louisiana and Arkansas to those in Alabama and points east. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 26 Oct. 2021 About 30 miles west is another natural bridge at Pier County Park in Richland County. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2021 When daylight beckons, there are spring wildflowers, natural bridges and a petite wooded campground with modern facilities. Sarah Feldberg, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
1780, in the meaning defined above