crossing
noun/ˈkrɔsɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #2,675 most common English word
Meaning
a place where roads, railways, or paths intersect, or where people can cross a street.
Example sentence
We waited at the crossing for the traffic lights to change before walking to the other side.
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