crossroad
noun
cross·road
ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd 
also -ˈrōd
1
: a road that crosses a main road or runs cross-country between main roads
2
usually crossroads
ˈkrȯs-ˌrōdz
also -ˈrōdz
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
a
: the place of intersection of two or more roads
b(1)
: a small community located at such a crossroads
(2)
: a central meeting place
c
: a crucial point especially where a decision must be made
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Traffic was stopped at the crossroad.
We turned onto a crossroad.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
But by the way the trailer is edited, Stracke seems to be talking about Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley, who are both at a crossroads in their respective marriages.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Both Republicans and Democrats are at a crossroads as their parties map out directions for the next few years, writes The Hill’s Alexander Bolton.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Win or lose, Trumpism will have a massive impact on a Republican Party that is very much at a crossroads.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Crossroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossroad. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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crossroad
noun
cross·road
ˈkrȯs-ˌrōd
-ˈrōd
1
: a road that crosses a main road or runs across country between main roads
2
a
: a place where roads cross
—usually used in plural
b
: a small community at a crossroads
3
: a place or time at which a decision must be made
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