crossway

[ kraws-wey, kros- ]

noun

1. a crossroad.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossway¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, crossway is from the late Middle English word croswey. See cross, way ¹

Example Sentences

Again he was carried downstream and again made crossways progress, stroking and kicking with power.

From Literature

At a hearing last month, Washington County Deputy Brady Tucker testified that he found Williams lying crossways on top of Gutgsell, whose face was covered with blood.

From Seattle Times

Tucker testified that he found Williams lying crossways on top of Gutgsell, whose face was covered with blood.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Pieters said he first got crossways with the agency after a lawyer complained about his Twitter posts to his supervisors.

From Washington Times

“Now the only time we get crossways with beaver is if they start building dams in our irrigation ditches,” Mr. Smith said.

From New York Times

Related Words

• bridge
• crossroad
• intersection
• junction
• overpass
• passage