noun
crosswalk
Crosswalk (noun) means American English: a marked path across a street where pedestrians are meant to cross. Example: “Always use the crosswalk when crossing a busy street.”
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American English: a marked path across a street where pedestrians are meant to cross.
"Always use the crosswalk when crossing a busy street."
How to use crosswalk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA marked path across a road for pedestrians.
UK vs US
American English term; British English typically says "pedestrian crossing" or "zebra crossing."
Easily confused with
pedestrian crossing
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Word forms
- Plural
- crosswalks
- Third person singular
- crosswalks
- Past tense
- crosswalked
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Always use the _____ when crossing a busy street.
Etymology
Formed from "cross" plus "walk."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “crosswalk” mean?
The word “crosswalk” means american English: a marked path across a street where pedestrians are meant to cross. In plain terms, a marked path across a road for pedestrians.
How do you use “crosswalk” in a sentence?
Here is “crosswalk” used in a sentence: “Always use the crosswalk when crossing a busy street.”
What is another word for “crosswalk”?
Words with a similar meaning to “crosswalk” include crossing and pedestrian crossing.
What part of speech is “crosswalk”?
“Crosswalk” is a noun.
