crossroad

American  

[kraws-rohd, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌroʊd, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

1. a road that crosses another road, or one that runs transversely to main roads.

2. a by-road.

3. (used with a singular or plural verb) Often crossroads.

   1. the place where roads intersect.

   2. a point at which a vital decision must be made.

   3. a main center of activity.

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crossroad British  

/ ˈkrɒsˌrəʊd /

noun

1. a road that crosses another road

2. Also called: crossway.  a road that crosses from one main road to another

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Etymology

Origin of crossroad

First recorded in 1710–20; cross- + road

Example Sentences

I followed the path to the crossroads and stopped to scoop up two stones, one white and one blue, to take with me for Patch.

From Literature

As a portrait of an artist at a crossroads, it's compellingly knotty.

From BBC

For more than two decades, Dubai has sold itself as an expat paradise, a global crossroads between East and West known for its low taxes, high salaries and luxury lifestyle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stylistically, “Jailbreak” stood at the crossroads of multiple rock genres and tapped into potent social issues, particularly male bonding, restlessness and romantic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal

Middle Eastern airports such as United Arab Emirates’ Dubai and Qatar’s Doha fashioned themselves into the crossroads of the world in the last couple of decades.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• intersection