crosstown

American  

[kraws-toun, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌtaʊn, ˈkrɒs- /

adjective

1. situated or traveling in a direction extending across a town or city.

   a crosstown street; a crosstown bus.

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adverb

1. in a direction extending across a town or city.

   The car sped crosstown.

noun

1. Informal. a bus running primarily in a crosstown direction.

Etymology

Origin of crosstown

First recorded in 1885–90; cross- + town

Example Sentences

Midway through the first half, the Trojans had played their crosstown rivals to a tie, 21-21.

From Los Angeles Times

Though it is Dent’s first season with the Bruins, he has enjoyed the crosstown rivalry.

From Los Angeles Times

But amid the coronation for their crosstown rival, Gottlieb was looking for anything that told her this Trojans team could take some punches and also give some back in March.

From Los Angeles Times

Seahawks safety Julian Love, who began his career with the New York Giants when Darnold was with the Jets, had a crosstown view of the quarterback’s career evolution.

From Los Angeles Times

And the club is even looking up at its crosstown rival, Everton, in 11th place.

From The Wall Street Journal