junction

noun
UK: /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
US: /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

  1. A place where two or more roads or lines meet.

    1. The accident happened near the junction.
    2. Traffic is heavy at the junction of the A1 and M1 motorways, causing delays.

  2. A point where two or more things are joined or connected.

    1. This is the junction of the river and the stream.
    2. The junction of technology and art offers exciting possibilities for innovation.

  3. A place where two railway lines meet or cross.

    1. The train was delayed at the railway junction.
    2. A new signaling system was installed at the railway junction to improve safety.

Synonyms

link crossing connection confluence intersection
junction verb

  1. To join or meet at a particular point.

    1. The path will junction with the main road.
    2. The new cycle path will junction with the existing trail network near the park.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "junction" in English means: A place where two or more roads or lines meet., A point where two or more things are joined or connected., A place where two railway lines meet or cross..

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

Synonyms for "junction": link, crossing, connection, confluence, intersection.

Example usage of "junction": "The accident happened near the junction.". More examples on the page.