crosswalk

noun

cross·​walk ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk 

: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road

Examples of crosswalk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Traffic-calming measures include speed lumps, new bicycle lanes, high-visibility crosswalks, curb extensions and curb islands, according to the city’s website. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The two then entered a crosswalk stretched across southbound Telegraph and, while there, were struck by a southbound Ford F-250 truck driven by a 35-year-old Rochester Hills man, Soley said. — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2026

An investigation revealed the bicyclist was traveling northbound on North First Street in a crosswalk when he was hit by a gray 2004 Toyota Corolla traveling westbound on Trimble Road, according to Shih. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026

Cars, vans, Vespas and motorcycles are stationed atop curbs, crosswalks and medians. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crosswalk

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke

Kids Definition

crosswalk

noun

cross·​walk ˈkrȯ-ˌswȯk 

: a specially paved or marked path for people walking across a street or road