# land bridge

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlænd ˌbɹɪd͡ʒ/

## Definitions
1. An isthmus or other land connection between landmasses, chiefly one which existed during prehistoric times, by which it is theorized that animals and plants were able to spread from one landmass to another.
2. A relatively fast rail or road route over land, especially one for transporting goods.

## Etymology
From land (noun) + bridge (noun).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/land-bridge