cruciform

adjective

cru·​ci·​form ˈkrü-sə-ˌfȯrm 

: forming or arranged in a cross

cruciform noun

Examples of cruciform in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The story begins with the historic building designed by Edward Durrell Stone in the 1960s as the World Trade Center, with a cruciform plan that nodded to the four corners of the compass and New Orleans’ place as a center of international commerce. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

In spring, clouds of cruciform blossoms of white, pink, or red (yes, red) adorn leafless branches. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026

In addition to Glock, pistols with a cruciform trigger bar — including the Palmetto State Armory Dagger and the Ruger RXM — would need to be redesigned, according to Everytown spokesperson Isabel Aptman. — Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

Digging deeper into the cruciform pit, archaeologists uncovered jade carvings, a crocodile, a bird, and possibly a woman in childbirth, echoes of myth and life. — New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin cruc-, crux + English -form

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cruciform

• chloroform
• coliform
• cribriform
• filiform
• fusiform
• isoform
• microform
• multiform
• outperform
• piriform
• plexiform
• pyriform

Kids Definition

cruciform

adjective

cru·​ci·​form ˈkrü-sə-ˌfȯrm 

: forming or arranged in a cross

cruciform noun