crossing

noun
UK: /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/
US: /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/

  1. A place where you can go across a road, river, or railway.

    1. Use the pedestrian crossing to cross the road safely. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old bridge provided the only river crossing for many miles around the area. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of going across something.

    1. The ferry provides a crossing to the island every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Careful planning is essential for the safe crossing of such a dangerous mountain pass. [ ] [ ]

  3. A place where two things, especially roads or railway lines, meet or cross.

    1. There was a crash at the railway crossing this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The busy intersection had a lot of traffic because it was a major crossing for several local routes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

intersection junction overpass underpass
crossing verb

  1. Present participle of cross.

    1. She is crossing the street now, so be careful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete was crossing the finish line when the crowd erupted in cheers. [ ] [ ]
crossing adjective

  1. Extending across; intersecting.

    1. The crossing lines on the map showed where the paths met. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect designed the building with crossing hallways to maximize space. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crossing" in English means: A place where you can go across a road, river, or railway., The act of going across something., A place where two things, especially roads or railway lines, meet or cross..

The phonetic transcription of "crossing" is /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crossing": intersection, junction, overpass, underpass.

Example usage of "crossing": "Use the pedestrian crossing to cross the road safely.". More examples on the page.