crosswalk

[ kraws-wawk, kros- ]

noun

1. a lane marked off for pedestrians to use when crossing a street, as at an intersection.

crosswalk

/ ˈkrɒsˌwɔːk /

noun

1. a path across a road marked as a crossing for pedestrians Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)pedestrian crossing See also zebra crossing pelican crossing

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosswalk¹

First recorded in 1735–45; cross- + walk

Example Sentences

In addition, the city has added a crosswalk and traffic signal and made median and intersection improvements.

From Los Angeles Times

He allegedly ran over a person at a crosswalk who was walking a dog, then drove into oncoming traffic and physically assaulted someone waiting at a bus stop.

From Los Angeles Times

At a crosswalk, I turn my head and stare at this man.

From Los Angeles Times

On a recent weekday, “Optimus Crime,” a large mobile police command center that bears a resemblance to a Transformer, was parked at at a crosswalk on the Promenade.

From Los Angeles Times

When a driver didn’t stop, he got in front of him, extended his arm, reprimanded him and forcefully made him back up out of the crosswalk.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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