crosswalk
|cross/walk|
A2
🇺🇸
/ˈkrɔːsˌwɔːk/
🇬🇧
/ˈkrɒsˌwɔːk/
safe crossing area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crosswalk' originates from the combination of 'cross' and 'walk', where 'cross' meant 'to go across' and 'walk' meant 'to move on foot.'
Historical Evolution
'cross' and 'walk' were combined in English to form the modern term 'crosswalk'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place to walk across', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a designated area on a road where pedestrians can cross safely.
Always use the crosswalk when crossing the street.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/07 03:36