crossbar

noun

cross·​bar ˈkrȯs-ˌbär 

: a transverse bar or stripe

Examples of crossbar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Jonathan David had a free kick from outside the box in the 78th minute, but his shot sailed over the crossbar. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

The final score was almost padded three minutes later as Rahimi’s header on the break clanged down off the crossbar, but stopped just short of crossing the goal line. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Austria was looking to attack more and brought on Sasa Kalajdzic, who responded quickly with a header that sailed over the crossbar. — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 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