noun
Uncommon
crossover
Crossover (noun) means a blend of two different styles, genres, or fields, especially in music or entertainment. Example: “The band's new album is a crossover between jazz and hip-hop.”
noun
1
A blend of two different styles, genres, or fields, especially in music or entertainment.
"The band's new album is a crossover between jazz and hip-hop."
2
An SUV-style vehicle built on a car platform rather than a truck chassis.
"They traded in their sedan for a compact crossover."
3
A story or episode in which characters from different fictional works appear together.
"Fans were thrilled by the surprise superhero crossover."
How to use crossover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that blends or bridges two separate categories — genres, franchises, or vehicle types.
Common pairings
crossover appeal
compact crossover
crossover episode
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Word forms
- Plural
- crossovers
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Etymology
A deverbal noun formed from the phrase "cross over."
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Rhymes for crossover
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What does “crossover” mean?
The word “crossover” means a blend of two different styles, genres, or fields, especially in music or entertainment. In plain terms, something that blends or bridges two separate categories — genres, franchises, or vehicle types.
How do you use “crossover” in a sentence?
Here is “crossover” used in a sentence: “The band's new album is a crossover between jazz and hip-hop.”
What part of speech is “crossover”?
“Crossover” is a noun.
Is “crossover” a common word?
“Crossover” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crossover” have?
“Crossover” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a blend of two different styles, genres, or fields, especially in music or entertainment.
What is the difference between a crossover and an SUV?
An SUV is traditionally built on a truck chassis, giving it more off-road ruggedness, while a crossover is built on a car platform, which generally makes it lighter, more fuel-efficient, and more car-like to drive. Many vehicles marketed today as SUVs are technically crossovers by this distinction.
What does crossover mean in music or entertainment?
In music or entertainment, a crossover is a blend of two different styles or genres, such as an artist combining classical and pop elements, or a story bringing characters from separate fictional works together. Both uses share the idea of combining or bridging things that were previously separate.
What is a crossover episode in a TV show?
A crossover episode is one in which characters from different fictional shows or franchises appear together in the same story. This is a specific application of the broader crossover sense of blending or bridging separate creative works.
