crossroads

cross-roads · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    A critical point in time when an important decision must be made.

  3. 3.

    (figurative) A central meeting point or hub.

Forms

plural: crossroads

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    at a crossroads — facing a crucial decision
  • •
    crossroads of the world — a place where many cultures meet

Related words

See also: intersection, junction, turning_point
Synonyms: intersection, junction, turning_point

Etymology

Compound of "cross" (from Latin crux) + "roads" (from Old English rad meaning "riding, journey"). The word has been used both literally and figuratively since the 15th century.