Definition

A designated area on a road where people can walk across safely, usually marked with lines or signs.

Example

The children waited at the crosswalk before crossing the street.

Conversation

Did you see that new crosswalk they painted downtown?

Yeah, it looks really bright and safe for pedestrians!

I think it's great that they're making it easier to cross the street.

Definitely! More crosswalks like that would help everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crosswalk → It is formed from "cross" (from Old English "cros", meaning a structure or mark resembling a cross) and "walk" (from Old English "wealcan", meaning to move or travel on foot). The word "crosswalk" refers to a designated path for pedestrians to cross a street, symbolizing the crossing of paths.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place where people 'move' ('walk') across a 'cross' — that's what a crosswalk is for.

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