crossroads
4 synonyms for crossroads, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A place where two or more roads meet.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A place where two or more roads meet.
“Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right.”
2. noun
A critical decision point or turning point in life or a situation.
“After losing his job, he felt he was at a crossroads.”
How to use crossroads
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
at a crossroads
reach a crossroads
stand at the crossroads
Etymology
Formed from "cross" plus "roads," describing an intersection of routes.
Full origin of crossroads →Frequently asked questions
What does “crossroads” mean?
The word “crossroads” means a place where two or more roads meet. In plain terms, literally where roads meet, or figuratively a moment where an important choice must be made.
How do you use “crossroads” in a sentence?
Here is “crossroads” used in a sentence: “Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right.”
What part of speech is “crossroads”?
“Crossroads” is a noun.
Is “crossroads” a common word?
“Crossroads” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “crossroads” have?
“Crossroads” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place where two or more roads meet.
