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
1
A place where two or more roads meet.
"Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Etymology
Formed from "cross" plus "roads," describing an intersection of routes.
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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.
