noun
crossroad
Crossroad (noun) means a road that crosses another, or (usually plural) a place where roads intersect. Example: “A small chapel stood at the crossroad outside the village.”
noun
1
A road that crosses another, or (usually plural) a place where roads intersect.
"A small chapel stood at the crossroad outside the village."
"Finally, at a likely looking north-south crossroad, we turned left and found elusive US 14 two miles north."
— Richard G. Chapman, Work Break (2012)
How to use crossroad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA road that meets another road; more commonly used in the plural, "crossroads."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like crossroad.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- crossroads
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
A small chapel stood at the _____ outside the village.
Etymology
Formed from "cross" plus "road."
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for crossroad
See all rhymes for crossroad →Frequently asked questions
What does “crossroad” mean?
The word “crossroad” means a road that crosses another, or (usually plural) a place where roads intersect. In plain terms, a road that meets another road; more commonly used in the plural, "crossroads.".
How do you use “crossroad” in a sentence?
Here is “crossroad” used in a sentence: “A small chapel stood at the crossroad outside the village.”
What part of speech is “crossroad”?
“Crossroad” is a noun.
What is the meaning of crossroad?
"crossroad" (noun) means a road that crosses another, or (usually plural) a place where roads intersect.
