covered bridge
noun
: a bridge that has its roadway protected by a roof and enclosing sides
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web An extra $5,000 stipend will be offered if an applicants’ child is enrolled into a local public school Description: Just north of Indianapolis, this city boasts a historic downtown and a covered bridge dating back to 1870. 
Chloe Berger, Fortune, 29 July 2022 The picturesque covered bridge in suburban Long Grove has once again been struck by an overzealous motorist in an oversized vehicle. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2022 Another way Marr markets Buffalo Creek Brewing has been naming beer batches for the historic Long Grove covered bridge which was struck by a vehicle for the 31st time on March 14. Karie Angell Luc, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2022 The village’s iconic covered bridge, next to the Quechee waterfall, for one. Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 The historic 120-year old covered bridge in Long Grove reached another milestone of sorts earlier this month when a U-Haul truck slammed into its wooden canopy. Gregory Harutunian, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2022 In 2021, officials passed an ordinance amending the village code regarding local traffic restrictions, hoping the move would alert internet search engine map providers to update their software to not offer driving routes across the covered bridge. Yadira Sanchez Olson, chicagotribune.com, 30 Dec. 2021 The only remaining covered bridge in Hamilton County, Potter's Bridge is the perfect place for a fall photo shoot. Lilly St. Angelo, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2021 Join a group hike on the Thimbleberry Nature and Snowshoe Trails, then take in a handful of waterfalls and a historic covered bridge on the park's other trails. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2021 See More
Chloe Berger, Fortune, 29 July 2022 The picturesque covered bridge in suburban Long Grove has once again been struck by an overzealous motorist in an oversized vehicle. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2022 Another way Marr markets Buffalo Creek Brewing has been naming beer batches for the historic Long Grove covered bridge which was struck by a vehicle for the 31st time on March 14. Karie Angell Luc, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2022 The village’s iconic covered bridge, next to the Quechee waterfall, for one. Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 The historic 120-year old covered bridge in Long Grove reached another milestone of sorts earlier this month when a U-Haul truck slammed into its wooden canopy. Gregory Harutunian, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2022 In 2021, officials passed an ordinance amending the village code regarding local traffic restrictions, hoping the move would alert internet search engine map providers to update their software to not offer driving routes across the covered bridge. Yadira Sanchez Olson, chicagotribune.com, 30 Dec. 2021 The only remaining covered bridge in Hamilton County, Potter's Bridge is the perfect place for a fall photo shoot. Lilly St. Angelo, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2021 Join a group hike on the Thimbleberry Nature and Snowshoe Trails, then take in a handful of waterfalls and a historic covered bridge on the park's other trails. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1809, in the meaning defined above
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