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Definition of crossway

crossway

/ˈkrɔːs.weɪ/
cross · way
Plural:crossways
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• noun

1

A road or path that intersects another road or connects two main thoroughfares.

Example

"We took a narrow gravel crossway that connected the old country road to the main highway."

2

A place where two or more roads, paths, or passages intersect (often used in the plural).

Example

"An ancient stone marker stood at the crossways to guide travelers heading toward the market town."

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• Nearby Words

crosstalk
crosstown
crosswalk
crossway
crossways
crosswind
crosswire

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'cross' and 'way', referring to a path that intersects another or a place where roads meet.

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