crossing
KRO-sihng
Crossing (noun) means a place where a road, river, or railway can be crossed. Example: “Wait for the green light at the pedestrian crossing.”
noun
1
A place where a road, river, or railway can be crossed.
"Please, cross at the crossing."
"Wait for the green light at the pedestrian crossing."
"The ferry crossing takes about forty minutes."
"We reached the level crossing just as the barriers came down."
How to use crossing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA designated point or route for getting across something, like a road, river, or border.
Common pairings
pedestrian crossing
border crossing
level crossing
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Etymology
Formed from "cross" plus the suffix "-ing."
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What does “crossing” mean?
The word “crossing” means a place where a road, river, or railway can be crossed. In plain terms, a designated point or route for getting across something, like a road, river, or border.
How do you pronounce “crossing”?
“Crossing” is pronounced KRO-sihng (/ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crossing” in a sentence?
Here is “crossing” used in a sentence: “Wait for the green light at the pedestrian crossing.”
What part of speech is “crossing”?
“Crossing” is a noun.
Is “crossing” a common word?
“Crossing” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between a "crossing" and an "intersection"?
A crossing is a specific place designed for crossing a road, river, or railway, often for pedestrians or trains. An intersection is a point where two or more roads meet and traffic flows in different directions.
What is a "level crossing"?
A level crossing is a place where a road and a railway cross at the same level, controlled by gates, barriers, or lights to keep road users and trains apart. It is the British term for what North Americans call a grade or railroad crossing.
What is a "zebra crossing"?
A zebra crossing is a pedestrian crossing marked with broad black and white stripes on the road, where people on foot have priority over traffic. It is one of several types of crossing that provide a safe place to cross a road.
What is the difference between a "crossing" and a "junction"?
A crossing is a place where you pass across a road, river, or railway, often at a marked or controlled point. A junction is where roads, railway lines, or routes meet or branch off from one another.
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