crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk 
: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road
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Azevedo clanked a cowbell and stood in the crosswalk as people moved from each side of the intersection.
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Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Protesters walked their route along sidewalks and stopped at crosswalks to comply with traffic laws.
—Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 28 Mar. 2026
This can lead to speeding, running through crosswalks, and a general sense of confusion for all involved.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Today, pedestrians are still using the crosswalk as traffic continues to rush along Southwest Eighth Street.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Protesters walked their route along sidewalks and stopped at crosswalks to comply with traffic laws.
—Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 28 Mar. 2026
This can lead to speeding, running through crosswalks, and a general sense of confusion for all involved.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Today, pedestrians are still using the crosswalk as traffic continues to rush along Southwest Eighth Street.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Crosswalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosswalk. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯ-ˌswȯk
: a specially paved or marked path for people walking across a street or road
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