crossroad

noun

cross·road | \ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd also -ˈrōd

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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Traffic was stopped at the crossroad. We turned onto a crossroad.

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Older patients who have cardio-respiratory conditions (emphysema, lung cancer, heart failure), or who are prone to pneumonia, or who have entered the later stages of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease — any of them may be nearing this crossroads. — New York Times, "Breathing Tubes Fail to Save Many Older Patients," 22 June 2018 The team, like the nation, is a global crossroads, a place shaped by hundreds of years of colonial history and migration. — Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, "France’s Ghosts Return for the World Cup," 14 July 2018 The group stage is the crossroads of cultures, a mixture of multitudes filled with happiness and hope. — Ronald Blum, chicagotribune.com, "European and South American teams dominate World Cup Round of 16," 28 June 2018 But as Jones nears free agency and a crossroads of his career on several fronts, his play in center field will become more and more of a factor in his evaluation. — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles' Showalter: Jones' challenges in field 'not something that has been noticed to an extent'," 6 June 2018 None of them are totally accurate: distances are suggestions, with the number of streets between one crossroads and another chosen at random. — Frances Leech, Longreads, "Forgetting the Madeleine," 3 May 2018 The Swahili coast of East Africa is home to a crossroads culture. — New York Times, "23 Art Exhibitions to View in N.Y.C. This Weekend," 12 July 2018 Looking back, Norfolk State may've been Frank Haith's crossroads moment. — Sam Mellinger, kansascity, "Mellinger Minutes: Whit not an All-Star (?), Jeff Long and KU, Chiefs fears, Odom's crossroads," 10 July 2018 An opinion poll ahead of July 30 elections finds Zimbabweans at a crossroad. — Gabriele Steinhauser, WSJ, "Looming Election Is Vital for Zimbabwe," 15 June 2018

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