crosswalk

noun

cross·​walk ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk 

: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road

Examples of crosswalk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At that spot is a yellow pedestrian crossing sign — but no beacon, crosswalk or other road markings to help pedestrians safely cross. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

The city is moving forward with a major redesign of Third Avenue in Sunset Park, which has six lanes of moving traffic, long crosswalks and runs right underneath the elevated Gowanus Expressway. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

While Bass’ campaign website references infrastructure improvements around streets, sidewalks and crosswalks under her reasons for running and her list of accomplishments, there’s been no mention of rail, buses or public transit. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Investigators determined the man was trying to cross Matlock Road without a crosswalk when he was struck by a Nissan Frontier traveling northbound, according to police. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crosswalk

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke

Kids Definition

crosswalk

noun

cross·​walk ˈkrȯ-ˌswȯk 

: a specially paved or marked path for people walking across a street or road