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

A road that crosses another, or (usually plural) a place where roads intersect.

"A small chapel stood at the crossroad outside the village."

How to use crossroad

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA road that meets another road; more commonly used in the plural, "crossroads."

Word forms

crossroads plural

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Etymology

Formed from "cross" plus "road."

Synonyms

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crossing intersection crossway carrefour

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Rhymes for crossroad

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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.

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