crossroads

B1 Topic:Places & Geography

Also spelled cross-roads

US /ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/ See IPA manual

Freq #12867

Meanings

1

noun
A place where two or more roads cross each other.

Turn right at the crossroads and the shop is on your left.
2

noun
An important point in life when you must make a major decision.

After finishing university, she felt she was at a crossroads in her career.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a place where two or more... intersection

2 noun · an important point in life... turning pointwatershed juncture

Topics

Places & Geography

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