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Definition of crosstown

crosstown

/ˈkrɔːsˌtaʊn/
cross · town
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• adjective

1

North American Extending, traveling, or situated across a town or city, especially along a route perpendicular to the main avenues.

Example

"We caught the crosstown bus to reach the museum on the east side of the park."

2

North American Located in a different part of the same city, especially in reference to a competing sports team or institution.

Example

"The university's basketball team defeated their crosstown rivals in front of a sold-out crowd."

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• adverb

1

North American Across a town or city; to or in another section of the same city.

Example

"It took nearly an hour to drive crosstown during the evening rush hour."

• Nearby Words

crossroad
crossroads
crosstalk
crosstown
crosswalk
crossway
crossways

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crosstown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crosstown
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