crossover
Americannoun
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crossovers
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a bridge or other structure for crossing over a river, highway, etc.
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Genetics.
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a genotype resulting from crossing over.
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Popular Music.
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the act of crossing over in style, usually with the intention of broadening the commercial appeal to a wider audience.
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music that crosses over in style, occasionally sharing attributes with several musical styles and therefore often appealing to a broader audience.
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Also called crossover voter. U.S. Politics. a member of one political party who votes for the candidate of another party in a primary.
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Railroads. a track structure composed of two or more turnouts, permitting movement of cars from either of two parallel and adjacent tracks to the other.
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Dance.
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a step in which dancers exchange places.
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a step involving partners in which the woman moves from one side of her partner to the other, crossing in front of him.
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Bowling. a ball that strikes the side of the head pin opposite to the bowling hand of the bowler.
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(in plumbing) a U -shaped pipe for bypassing another pipe.
noun
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a place at which a crossing is made
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genetics
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another term for crossing over
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a chromosomal structure or character resulting from crossing over
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railways a point of transfer between two main lines
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short for crossover network
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a recording, book, or other product that becomes popular in a genre other than its own
adjective
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(of music, fashion, art, etc) combining two distinct styles
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(of a performer, writer, recording, book, etc) having become popular in more than one genre
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of crossover
First recorded in 1785–95; noun use of verb phrase cross over
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Until Tesla capitalizes on technology like robotaxis and humanoid robots, its post-Cybertruck sales will rely on the Model 3 sedan and the Model Y crossover, which remains America’s top-selling EV.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The film's main storyline is about Lisa taking a break from K-pop to pursue crossover success in the Western music market.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
They’re also not immune to a “Ghosts” crossover episode, although there are some logistics to figure out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Using a single blind crossover design, every participant spent two weeks using Hinoki root essential oil and another two weeks using an unscented control.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
And before I can answer he unleashes a killer crossover, leaving me wishing for a cushion.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
"We believe in the North American market," the CEO of the company that makes the Q line of SUVs and crossovers told the cheering audience.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Fans also complained about the inclusion of novelty skins, which change the appearance of characters during multiplayer games, based on cartoons, external and other pop culture crossovers.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Bitcoin peaked after those bullish crossovers, with gains of 59% in two months, 615% in 17 months, and 62% in five weeks, respectively.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Apart from a few cameos and crossovers — “the S.A. Cosby Shared Universe,” he jokes — Cosby writes stand-alone novels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
At the same time, all crossovers on the ultra high yellow lane were sealed by barriers to prevent changing of lanes into the over-congested area.
From Code Three by Rick Raphael
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