Word
crosswalk
Phoneticscross·walk, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɹɑˌswɑk/
UK/kɹˈɒswɔːk/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a marked place on a road where you can walk across safely. Cars must stop to let you cross there.
n. a marked pedestrian crossing point on a roadway, typically indicated by painted stripes and sometimes traffic signals. Drivers are legally required to yield to pedestrians within it.
Examples
“We use the crosswalk to cross the busy street.”
“The children wait at the crosswalk until the light turns green before walking to school.”
“After the accident, the city repainted the faded crosswalk and added flashing lights to slow traffic near the elementary school.”
Examples
simple
“We use the crosswalk to cross the busy street.”
contextual
“The children wait at the crosswalk until the light turns green before walking to school.”
complex
“After the accident, the city repainted the faded crosswalk and added flashing lights to slow traffic near the elementary school.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “crosswalk” in context.
Verb
01. cross at crosswalk
“Always cross at the crosswalk, not in the middle of the road.”
verb + prep + noun
02. find crosswalk
“Look for the lights and find the crosswalk first.”
verb + noun
03. paint crosswalk
“Workers will paint a new crosswalk in front of our school.”
verb + noun
04. stop at crosswalk
“Cars must stop at the crosswalk for people.”
verb + prep + noun
05. use crosswalk
“Please use the crosswalk to cross the street safely.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. busy crosswalk
“The busy crosswalk near the school is full of children in the morning.”
adj + noun
07. nearby crosswalk
“Let's walk to the nearby crosswalk to cross the road.”
adj + noun
08. safe crosswalk
“This is a safe crosswalk because cars always stop here.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. end of crosswalk
“I will meet you at the end of the crosswalk.”
noun + prep + noun
10. middle of crosswalk
“Don't stop in the middle of the crosswalk.”
noun + prep + noun
11. stop at the crosswalk
“The bus stopped at the crosswalk to let us cross.”
12. use the crosswalk to cross
“Use the crosswalk to cross the busy road safely.”
Etymology
From cross + walk.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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