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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən 
especially in sense 1 ˈin-tər-ˌsek-
1
: a place or area where two or more things (such as streets) intersect
2
: the act or process of intersecting
3
a
: the set of elements common to two or more sets
especially
: the set of points common to two geometric configurations
b
: the operation of finding the intersection of two or more sets
Examples of intersection in a Sentence
The accident occurred at a busy intersection.
two possible points of intersection
the intersection of line A and line B
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The plan allows for the intersection to be closed for public gatherings and expands space for memorials and art.
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Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The new Lala’s Burgers, from the owners of the wildly popular Apocalypse BBQ, is now open in the former space of the Japanese restaurant Fujiya in a strip mall near the intersection of 88th Street and 137th Avenue.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
The Indianapolis Artsgarden will also remain in its place above the intersection of Illinois and Washington Streets, despite some discussions earlier this year that the iconic structure could be demolished or moved.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
Whataburger leases the property on the southeast side of the intersection from Lineberry Properties.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
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Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The new Lala’s Burgers, from the owners of the wildly popular Apocalypse BBQ, is now open in the former space of the Japanese restaurant Fujiya in a strip mall near the intersection of 88th Street and 137th Avenue.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
The Indianapolis Artsgarden will also remain in its place above the intersection of Illinois and Washington Streets, despite some discussions earlier this year that the iconic structure could be demolished or moved.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
Whataburger leases the property on the southeast side of the intersection from Lineberry Properties.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌint-ər-ˈsek-shən
1
: the act or process of intersecting
2
: the place or point where two or more things and especially streets intersect
a busy intersection
3
: the set of mathematical elements shared by two or more sets
especially
: the set of points shared by two geometric figures
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