intersection

noun

in·​ter·​sec·​tion ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən How to pronounce intersection (audio)
especially in sense 1 ˈin-tər-ˌsek-
Synonyms of intersectionnext
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

Illustration of intersection

Illustration of intersection
  • a intersection 3a

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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Traffic signal video detection upgrades – Video detection cameras and hardware will be installed beginning in April at the Twin Peaks and Community roads intersection and at the Pomerado and Meadowbrook roads intersection. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 The Goodland Parkway connects the intersection of Highways 287 and 360 to the development through a roundabout. Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026 The intersection is just west of Congress Park and south of Denver Botanic Gardens. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026 Indeed, there may not be another company that sits so squarely at the intersection of media and technology. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersection

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of intersection was in 1559

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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

intersection

noun
in·​ter·​sec·​tion ˌint-ər-ˈsek-shən How to pronounce intersection (audio)
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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