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crosswalk

Crosswalk (noun) means american English: a marked path across a street where pedestrians are meant to cross. Example: “Always use the crosswalk when crossing a busy street.”

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American English: a marked path across a street where pedestrians are meant to cross.
"Always use the crosswalk when crossing a busy street."

How to Use Crosswalk

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA marked path across a road for pedestrians.

UK vs US

American English term; British English typically says "pedestrian crossing" or "zebra crossing."

Easily confused with
pedestrian crossing

Word Forms

crosswalked past tense, crosswalks plural, crosswalks singular

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Etymology

Formed from "cross" plus "walk."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “crosswalk” mean?

The word “crosswalk” means american English: a marked path across a street where pedestrians are meant to cross. In plain terms, a marked path across a road for pedestrians.

How do you use “crosswalk” in a sentence?

Here is “crosswalk” used in a sentence: “Always use the crosswalk when crossing a busy street.”

What is another word for “crosswalk”?

Words with a similar meaning to “crosswalk” include crossing and pedestrian crossing.

What part of speech is “crosswalk”?

“Crosswalk” is a noun.

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