1
a
: allowing or affecting passage in any of four directions
b
: applicable to traffic from each of four directions
a four-way stop
2
: including four participants

Examples of four-way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Waymo reported that its autonomous vehicle was at a complete stop at a four-way intersection when a large truck crossed the intersection toward the Waymo vehicle. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 They’re made from a four-way stretch, smoothing ponte material and have hidden core shaping technology. Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Yuba City police officers were called about 8 a.m. to Highway 20 and Rocca Way, a four-way intersection featuring shopping complexes on all corners, according to a Yuba City Police Department social media post. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2024 The bra provides a four-way stretch and is moisture-wicking. Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024 Fixed with handy side pockets that are large enough to fit your phone and a four-way stretching material, these all-purpose pants are guaranteed to be the hero of your travel wardrobe. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024 The company said its car had waited its turn at a four-way stop, then after proceeding, collided with the bike rider, who had been closely following a truck. Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024 SFGate reported that the vehicle stopped at a four-way intersection before proceeding; a large truck was driving through in the opposite direction. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 Super Cruise’s capabilities will remain the same, and the system won’t be able to handle any new driving scenarios, like traffic lights and four-way stops, said Jeff Miller, product manager for Super Cruise. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-way was in 1824

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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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