crossroad
noun
cross·road
ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd
also -ˈrōd
1
: a road that crosses a main road or runs cross-country between main roads
2
usually crossroads
ˈkrȯs-ˌrōdz
also -ˈrōdz
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
a
: the place of intersection of two or more roads
b(1)
: a small community located at such a crossroads
(2)
: a central meeting place
c
: a crucial point especially where a decision must be made
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“Crossroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossroad. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.
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