crossway

noun

ˈkrȯs-ˌwā How to pronounce crossway (audio)
Definition of crosswaynext
as in corner
often crossways plural a place where roads meet carolers assembling at the village crossways on Christmas Eve

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Recent Examples of crossway Books were in piles beside the bed, which was crossway in the room in order to catch the breeze from the window. — Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 15 May 2024 Some on the site have advocated for more green spaces, crossways that are safe, and bike lanes to be added. — Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023 Cut each third crossways into six 1 1/2-inch strips to make 36 strips total. — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026 Some cars may have to park crossways, taking 3 spaces, which will surely generate some ire. — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Villaraigosa, a former labor leader who’s gotten crossways with teacher unions among other party mainstays, professed not to care. — Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 Besides the no turning signs, Walter proposed adding no heavy trucks signs along the way as well as more general signs noting road curves and pedestrian crossways. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023 Mohab rates both for two adults and a single child or pet, though that might very well entail someone sleeping crossways at the head or foot of the bed since a ~50-in-wide (127-cm) mattress might prove too narrow to fit three people comfortably side-by-side. — New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossway
  1. corner
  2. crossroad
  3. crossing
  4. intersection
Noun
  • Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Finding this underground hangout might be tricky, but look for the side door on the building at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Reed Street.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of corner
Noun
  • How ‘The Ultimatum’ works The Ultimatum follows couples at a crossroads in their relationships.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • American wine has never enjoyed greater global credibility, but the industry faces historic crossroads today, grappling with oversupply, declining consumption and growing uncertainty about its future.
    — Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of crossroad
Noun
  • Michael Howard is the principal engineer for the Delaware River Port Authority, which owns the crossing.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
    — Deva Lee, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of crossing
Noun
  • The pilot program will install cameras in 10 high-traffic intersections for one year and issue $75 citations to red light runners.
    — Nick Sullivan July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Authorities later determined that Robert, driving a car traveling north on Callis Road approaching its intersection with State Route 32, failed to yield to a stop sign.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of intersection

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“Crossway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossway. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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