crossroad
|cross/road|
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/ˈkrɔːsˌroʊd/
🇬🇧
/ˈkrɒsˌrəʊd/
intersection or decision point
Etymology
'crossroad' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'cros' meaning 'cross' and 'rode' meaning 'road'.
'cros' and 'rode' combined in Middle English to form 'crossroad', which has retained its meaning in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'a place where roads intersect', but it has also come to mean 'a point of decision' in a metaphorical sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a point where two or more roads intersect.
The car stopped at the crossroad to let pedestrians pass.
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Noun 2
a point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences.
She found herself at a crossroad in her career, unsure of which path to take.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45