Synonyms of junction

junction

noun

ˈjəŋ(k)-shən 

1

as in intersection

a place where two or more things are united

situated at the junction of several major railways, the city has long been a transportation hub

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intersection
• juncture
• confluence
• join
• joining
• joint
• coupling
• connection
• jointure
• link
• interconnection
• nexus
• tie
• suture
• seam
• abutment
• articulation
• meeting
• attachment
• union
• concourse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gap
• separation
• fissure
• crack
• rift
• crevice
• cleft

2

as in merging

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one

the junction of the coalition's two military forces has not been without problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• merging
• merger
• unification
• consolidation
• connecting
• coupling
• linking
• connection
• combining
• amalgamation
• combination
• union
• synthesis
• fusion
• mixture
• blend
• mix
• reunification
• compounding
• coalescence
• agglomeration
• reunion
• intermixture
• mingling
• intermingling
• commingling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• division
• partition
• split
• dissolution
• schism
• breakup
• parting
• disconnection
• separation
• detachment
• scission
• disunion
• severance
• divorcement

3

as in corner

a place where roads meet

the town finally installed a traffic light at that busy junction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intersection
• corner
• crossing
• crossroad
• roundabout
• carrefour
• interchange
• underpass
• crossway(s)
• overpass
• cloverleaf
• traffic circle
• rotary
• circle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of junction

According to the recent study, a Phoenix-area junction ranked among the intersections motorcyclists identified as the most feared in the United States. — Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

But at the junction of Sexta Calle and Tercera Avenida, Molly’s feet drag. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Concrete is important again here, dictating the lack of material variation throughout the museum, the uniform thickness of the gallery walls, and the minimal slots of light at the junctions of many walls and ceilings. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026