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Definition of waycross
waycross
/ˈweɪˌkrɔːs/
Way · cross
waycross Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A city in southeastern Georgia, United States, serving as the county seat of Ware County and historically recognized as a major railroad junction and a primary northern gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp.
Example
"During our road trip through Georgia, we stopped in Waycross before heading south to tour the Okefenokee Swamp."
Word Origin & Etymology
The name 'Waycross' was adopted in 1874 to reflect the town's position in southeastern Georgia as a major junction where several railroad lines intersected or 'crossed the way'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waycross. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waycross