crossroad

noun

cross·​road ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd 

also -ˈrōd

1

: a road that crosses a main road or runs cross-country between main roads

2

usually crossroads ˈkrȯs-ˌrōdz 

also -ˈrōdz

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

a

: the place of intersection of two or more roads

b(1)

: a small community located at such a crossroads

(2)

: a central meeting place

c

: a crucial point especially where a decision must be made

Synonyms of crossroad

• intersection
• corner
• junction

Examples of crossroad in a Sentence

Traffic was stopped at the crossroad.

We turned onto a crossroad.

Recent Examples on the Web

Once 1-6 but now 4-7, the Fins spend their bye week at a possible season-saving crossroads. —Miami Herald, 23 Nov. 2025

But facing issues with the building’s landlord, Heise said he was put at a crossroads. —Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Nov. 2025

Together with period news clips and vintage ads, these elements both evoke an era and the spirit of two artists at a crossroads, questioning what comes after revolution. —Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025

Just minutes from Murphys and Arnold, the location places residents at the crossroads of Sierra adventure and wine country leisure. —Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for crossroad

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• decode

Kids Definition

crossroad

noun

cross·​road ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd 

-ˈrōd

1

: a road that crosses a main road or runs across country between main roads

2

a

: a place where roads cross

—usually used in plural

b

: a small community at a crossroads

3

: a place or time at which a decision must be made