noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

crossroads

Crossroads (noun) means a place where two or more roads meet. Example: “Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right.”

noun

A place where two or more roads meet.

"Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right."

A critical decision point or turning point in life or a situation.

"After losing his job, he felt he was at a crossroads."

"The company is at a crossroads, deciding whether to expand overseas."

How to use crossroads

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiterally where roads meet, or figuratively a moment where an important choice must be made.

Common pairings

at a crossroads reach a crossroads stand at the crossroads

Word forms

crossroads plural

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Etymology

Formed from "cross" plus "roads," describing an intersection of routes.

Rhymes for crossroads

roads loads Broads

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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.