Crosswalk (Noun)
Meaning
A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Cars must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk marked with white stripes on the pavement and raised buttons for enhanced visibility.
- The crosswalk at the busy intersection was clearly marked with fluorescent signs and striping on the ground to alert drivers.
- She walked carefully through the crosswalk as she moved from the parking lot into the school's front entrance.
- As the train rumbled below, Lily used the crosswalk suspended high above to traverse over the tracks.
- Construction workers painted fresh markings on the newly resurfaced road to highlight the existing crosswalk for students.