crosswalk

noun

cross·​walk ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk How to pronounce crosswalk (audio)
: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road

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While Bass’ campaign website references infrastructure improvements around streets, sidewalks and crosswalks under her reasons for running and her list of accomplishments, there’s been no mention of rail, buses or public transit. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Investigators determined the man was trying to cross Matlock Road without a crosswalk when he was struck by a Nissan Frontier traveling northbound, according to police. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 Bouquets of flowers, candles and toys line the crosswalk outside the police perimeter in tribute to the victims. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 According to police, the nanny and the child were in the crosswalk when they were struck. — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crosswalk

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crosswalk was in 1853

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crosswalk

noun
cross·​walk ˈkrȯ-ˌswȯk How to pronounce crosswalk (audio)
: a specially paved or marked path for people walking across a street or road
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