crosswalk

[kraws-wawk, kros-]

noun

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

crosswalk

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosswalk¹

First recorded in 1735–45; cross- + walk

Example Sentences

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

There are cities that have actually achieved Vision Zero, such as Hoboken, N.J., which has now tallied eight consecutive years without a traffic-related death thanks to significant updates at curbs, crosswalks and intersections.

From Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Hale, a local resident, believed the area was lacking a key safety feature: designated crosswalks.

From Los Angeles Times

A woman was killed by street racers in February in Los Angeles as she walked near a crosswalk on Normandie Avenue at 66th Street.

From Los Angeles Times

She was walking in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision, which occurred around 7:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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