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adverb

ˈkrȯs-ˌwāz How to pronounce crossways (audio)
Definition of crosswaysnext
as in diagonally
in a line or direction running from corner to corner the van had been deliberately parked crossways so as to take up both parking spaces

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crossways

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noun

plural of crossway
as in corner
a place where roads meet carolers assembling at the village crossways on Christmas Eve

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Recent Examples of crossways
Noun
Cut each third crossways into six 1 1/2-inch strips to make 36 strips total. — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026 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 crossways
  1. diagonally
  2. corner
  3. across
  4. crossing
  5. crosswise
  6. crossroad
  7. intersection
Adverb
  • In van Gogh’s painting, the moon is positioned in the top right corner, diagonally above Venus, which is center left, with other stars positioned left of the moon.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Trim the crust from the brioche slices and cut them diagonally into 2 triangles.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of diagonally
Noun
  • Local Halloween shops were opening on every corner, and Party City was [at the time] the main destination.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Wembanyama made a three-point play inside, Julian Champagnie hit a corner 3, and Wembanyama elevated to convert a pass from Stephon Castle into dunk while getting fouled.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of corner
Adverb
  • In contrast, the slim, circular tabletop keeps the design feeling light and airy despite measuring a generous 16 inches across.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The first part is a minuscule black hole, roughly three times the mass of the sun and only about 10 miles across.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of across
Noun
  • The redesign includes new pedestrian islands and shorter crossings.
    — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • One of the Mexican citizens has a lawful permanent resident card, while the other has a border crossing card.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of crossing
Adverb
  • Make another layer with another 1/4 of the eggplant slices, this time arranging them crosswise to the first layer.
    — Carolyn Casner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Slice each wedge crosswise into triangles, no more than 1/8-inch-thick.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2020
Definition of crosswise
Noun
  • Loved by locals, Las Vegas’ Arts District is at a crossroads.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Criss’ proposal to put financial limits on the Hope Scholarship program came as West Virginia public schools arrived at a dangerous crossroads.
    — Henry Culvyhouse, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of crossroad
Noun
  • The Chiefs haven’t announced an address for their new home, except that it will be constructed near The Legends in Wyandotte County, near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 435.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The 6-year-old disembarked with several other young students and attempted to cross the busy intersection of Barrington and Lanecrest drives.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of intersection

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“Crossways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossways. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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