Crossroad
[kraws-rohd, kros-] /ˈkrɔsˌroʊd, ˈkrɒs-/
noun
1.
a road that crosses another road, or one that runs transversely to main roads.
2.
a by-road.
3.
Often, crossroads. (used with a singular or plural verb)
/ˈkrɒsˌrəʊd/
noun (US & Canadian)
1.
a road that crosses another road
2.
Also called crossway. a road that crosses from one main road to another
n.
1719, from cross (adj.) + road.
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