crossbar

noun

cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär 

: a transverse bar or stripe

Examples of crossbar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chargers' opening drive of the game ended with Cameron Dicker's 58-yard field-goal attempt hitting the crossbar. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Barwiolek took advantage of a one-on-one opportunity and fired a shot that hit the bottom of the crossbar and dropped in for a 1-0 lead. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Van Vossen wasn’t the only forward in 1990s Scotland who finished like he was blindfolded (Celtic’s Harald Brattbakk was also special in that respect) but that effort over the crossbar? — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

And since there's no water tank or jerry cans to fill, all of the trailer's payload can be used for cargo and accessories like rooftop crossbars. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crossbar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar

Kids Definition

crossbar

noun

cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär 

: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something