Crossroad: meaning, definitions and examples

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crossroad

 

[ ˈkrɒsˌrəʊd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

at the intersection

A crossroad is a place where two or more roads meet and cross each other. It is a point where travelers must choose which direction to go.

Synonyms

crossing, intersection, junction

Examples of usage

  • The car stopped at the crossroad, waiting for the traffic light to change.
  • There was a signpost at the crossroad indicating different destinations.
  • I stood at the crossroad, unsure which way to turn.

Translations

Translations of the word "crossroad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cruzamento

🇮🇳 चौराहा (chauraha)

🇩🇪 Kreuzung

🇮🇩 persimpangan

🇺🇦 перехрестя

🇵🇱 skrzyżowanie

🇯🇵 交差点 (kōsaten)

🇫🇷 carrefour

🇪🇸 cruce

🇹🇷 kavşak

🇰🇷 교차로 (gyochalo)

🇸🇦 تقاطع الطرق (taqāṭuʿ al-ṭuruq)

🇨🇿 křižovatka

🇸🇰 križovatka

🇨🇳 十字路口 (shízì lùkǒu)

🇸🇮 križišče

🇮🇸 gatnamót

🇰🇿 қиылысы

🇬🇪 ჯვარედინი

🇦🇿 kəsişmə

🇲🇽 cruce

Etymology

The word 'crossroad' originated from the Old English word 'crosrād,' which was a combination of 'cros' (meaning 'cross') and 'rād' (meaning 'way'). The concept of crossroads has been significant in various cultures and mythologies, often symbolizing choices, decisions, and transitions.

See also: cross, crossable, crossbar, crossbow, crosser, crosshair, crossing, crossly, crosspiece, crossroads, crossway, crosswise, uncrossable.