Zebra Crossing (Noun)
Meaning
Street crossing where pedestrians have right of way; often marked in some way (especially with diagonal stripes).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- As the driver approached the intersection, he came to a complete stop at the zebra crossing to allow a group of pedestrians to pass.
- Children were taught to look for the familiar black and white stripes of a zebra crossing before stepping off the curb.
- A well-lit zebra crossing had recently been installed on the main road to improve pedestrian safety in the area.
- Pedestrians walked confidently across the road at the zebra crossing, knowing they had the right of way.
- The city added new zebra crossings near schools to make the commute safer for students.