Definition of crossroad
1
: a road that crosses a main road or runs cross-country between main roads
2
usually crossroads\
ˈkrȯs-ˌrōdz
also -ˈrōdz
\ plural in form but singular or plural in construction
a
: the place of intersection of two or more roads
b(1)
: a small community located at such a crossroads
(2)
: a central meeting place
c
: a crucial point especially where a decision must be made
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The first known use of crossroad was in 1686
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