crossroads

nounintersection

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Synonyms for crossroads

noun intersection

More words related to crossroads

center

noun. point of attraction for visitors, shoppers, travelers

centers

noun. point of attraction for visitors, shoppers, travelers

contingencies

noun. chance happening; possibility

contingency

noun. chance happening; possibility

good-bye

noun. parting

Word Origin & History

1795, in figurative sense of "a turning point, a moment of decision;" from crossroad. In U.S., used for "a crossroads and little more; small, dull town" by 1845.

Example Sentences for crossroads

That frightened them, and they did not venture to go further than the crossroads.

He prevailed upon him to take me in his wagon as far as a crossroads where I was to be left.

A modern school cannot be maintained at every other crossroads.

A consolidated school or a library cannot be maintained at every crossroads.

I shall have him buried at the crossroads with a stake through his evil heart!

They came to a crossroads and a sudden stop at one and the same moment.

Yes, and the crossroads where the 'buses must turn, for Guise is just beyond here, too.

The body had to be watched to prevent its being stolen and buried at the crossroads.

All are to be met at crossroads, with harm to the beholders.

Punctuation marks are directions at the crossroads of thought.