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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 crossroadsplay \ˈkrȯs-ˌrōdz also -ˈrōdz\ plural in form but singular or plural in construction a : the place of intersection of two or more roadsb (1) : a small community located at such a crossroads (2) : a central meeting placec : a crucial point especially where a decision must be made

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Examples of crossroad in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of crossroad

1686

CROSSROAD Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of crossroad for English Language Learners

: a place where two or more roads cross
: a road that crosses a main road or that runs across land between main roads

CROSSROAD Defined for Kids

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noun cross·road \ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd\

Definition of crossroad for Students

: a place where roads run across each other —usually used in pl.

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