HOW TO PRONOUNCE
crossroads
/ˈkɹɔsˌɹoʊdz/
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What does crossroads mean?
noun
- plural of crossroad
- A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads.
- (figuratively) A centrally located position.
More meanings (2)
noun
- (figuratively) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.
- A fork in the road.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkɹɔsˌɹoʊdz/
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I came into the road between the crossroads and Horsell, and ran along this to the crossroads.
Not a living being in the crossroads, which gleamed white in the light of the sun.
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In a side street near the crossroads where the vehicles had stopped, a house and some shops were on fire.
She carried the violin in her arms as far as the crossroads at the corner of their land, then reluctantly put it under the carriage seat.
These monuments were erected on knolls, at crossroads and centers of marts or villages, and were placed on platforms which were usually raised from five to seven steps.