intersection

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən How to pronounce intersection (audio)
Definition of intersectionnext
as in junction
a place where roads meet follow this road and take a left turn at the next intersection

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Recent Examples of intersection Their work sits at the intersection of luxury hospitality architecture, boutique hotel design, resort development, guest experience design, and the less glamorous discipline that makes all of it function. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Kowalski explores the intersection of ambition, artistry, desire, and the creation of theatrical history. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Her fictional bar is called Miss Andry’s, a play on misandry, located at the intersection of not happening and think again. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 The trend sits at the intersection of rucking culture, midlife menopause wellness, osteoporosis concerns and the broader shift toward ambient wellness routines. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intersection
  1. junction
  2. corner
  3. crossroad
  4. crossing
Noun
  • The evidence comes from collision patterns and comparisons with theoretical models, rather than from directly observing a baryon junction inside a proton.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Precautionary measure The rains caused a short circuit in a junction box, leading a lift station to malfunction, officials said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of junction
Noun
  • No matter, seconds later Scott's corner threw multiple towels in the ring to stop the fight.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Beanie Bishop, one of the team’s newest corners, had two interceptions and a pass breakup.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of corner
Noun
  • In the way that Malta has long lived at the crossroads of Europe, so too does the characterful 17-room property.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But Wilson mostly blames himself for why his career has reached a crossroads at age 27.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of crossroad
Noun
  • Outside of Kyiv, Russia also attacked gas infrastructure in the Chernihiv region and a border crossing with Moldova in the Odesa region, Zelensky said.
    — Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Data from commodity analytics firm Kpler showed crossings at a five-day average of just 10 vessels, the lowest level since May.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of crossing

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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intersection. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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