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crosswalk

American  
[kraws-wawk, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌwɔk, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

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

crosswalk British  
/ ˈkrɒsˌwɔːk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of crosswalk

First recorded in 1735–45; cross- + walk

Example Sentences

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There were too many potholes at that intersection for his group to paint a crosswalk so it chose the nearby intersection of Wilkins and Kelton avenues for Sunday’s action instead.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

While walking to the gym, Schreiber found himself in a crosswalk opposite a Waymo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Meanwhile, the countdown to getting rid of those marvelous crosswalk eyeglasses has begun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

His death was due to complications after he was struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk in January.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

A car tries to move through a crosswalk.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

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