crossroad

noun
UK: /ˈkrɒs.rəʊd/
US: /ˈkrɑːs.roʊd/

  1. A place where two or more roads meet and cross each other.

    1. The accident happened at the crossroad.
    2. Be careful when you're driving near a crossroad, always check for other vehicles.

  2. A point at which a significant decision must be made.

    1. He was at a crossroad in his career.
    2. The company is at a crossroad, it needs to innovate or it will be obsolete.

Synonyms

intersection turning point junction
crossroad adjective

  1. Being at a point where a crucial decision has to be made.

    1. The crossroad moment defined his life.
    2. She faced a crossroad situation when she had to decide between two job offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crossroad" in English means: A place where two or more roads meet and cross each other., A point at which a significant decision must be made..

The phonetic transcription of "crossroad" is /ˈkrɒs.rəʊd/ in British English and /ˈkrɑːs.roʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crossroad": intersection, turning point, junction.

Example usage of "crossroad": "The accident happened at the crossroad.". More examples on the page.