cross street

noun

1. a street crossing another street.
2. a short street connecting main streets.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cross street¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Moving north, you pass a neighborhood where avenues named for U.S. states cross streets named for Native nations, the grid itself a metaphor for order and conquest.

From New York Times

“With accessible pedestrian signals, us blind and visually impaired people will be able to cross streets much more safely, with less stress, and with more independence,” Ms. Heneghan said in a Disability Rights Advocates release.

From Washington Times

We spent surprisingly little time waiting to cross streets and too much time nervous about nearby cars.

From Los Angeles Times

TV star Melissa Joan Hart shared an emotional video about how she helped kids cross streets near Monday’s shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville.

From Los Angeles Times

I can see at least four cross streets where Helena could have turned.

From Literature