crosswalk

American  

[kraws-wawk, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌwɔk, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

1. a lane marked off for pedestrians to use when crossing a street, as at an intersection.

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crosswalk British  

/ ˈkrɒsˌwɔːk /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): pedestrian crossing.  a path across a road marked as a crossing for pedestrians See also zebra crossing pelican crossing

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Etymology

Origin of crosswalk

First recorded in 1735–45; cross- + walk

Example Sentences

Hale said he requested marked crosswalks on Midvale Avenue in early October but no improvements had been made.

From Los Angeles Times

First, though, we must deal with the current injustice: the planned removal of one of the coolest sets of crosswalks in any American city.

From The Wall Street Journal

His death was due to complications after he was struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk in January.

From Los Angeles Times

“We all get a little bit exasperated when we see somebody shooting a video on a crosswalk holding a pumpkin,” Cole said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A rainbow crosswalk honouring the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Florida, Orlando, has been painted over by the state's department of transportation.

From BBC

Related Words

• bridge
• crossroad
• intersection
• junction
• overpass
• passage