crossroads
pronunciation
How to pronounce crossroads in British English:
UK [ˈkrɒsrəʊdz]
How to pronounce crossroads in American English:
US [ˈkrɔːsroʊdz]
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- Noun:
- a community of people smaller than a village
- a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made
- a point where a choice must be made
Word Origin
- crossroads (n.)
- 1795, in figurative sense of "a turning point, a moment of decision;" from crossroad. In U.S., used for "a crossroads and little more; small, dull town" by 1845.
Example
- 1. Forester has long believed the u.s. is at a crossroads .
- 2. Gfms said the gold market stood at a crossroads .
- 3. We stand today at a similar crossroads .
- 4. Europe and the euro are at a crossroads .
- 5. Obama embodies america 's nascent role as the crossroads nation .