Definition

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

Example

We stopped at the crossroad to decide which way to go.

Conversation

Hey, do you remember that crossroad we stumbled upon during our road trip?

Yeah, it was such a cool spot to take a break and explore!

I loved how it felt like a hidden gem at that crossroad.

Definitely! We should go back there sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crossroad → It is formed from "cross" (from Old English "cros", meaning a structure or mark made by intersecting lines) and "road" (from Old English "rād", meaning a way or path). The word "crossroad" refers to a point where two or more roads intersect, creating a crossing point.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place where paths 'intersect' ('cross') — that's what a crossroad is, a point where different ways meet.

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