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adverb

ˈkrȯs-ˌwāz How to pronounce crossways (audio)
Definition of crosswaysnext
as in diagonally
in a line or direction running from corner to corner the van had been deliberately parked crossways so as to take up both parking spaces

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crossways

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noun

plural of crossway
as in corner
a place where roads meet carolers assembling at the village crossways on Christmas Eve

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Recent Examples of crossways
Noun
Cut each third crossways into six 1 1/2-inch strips to make 36 strips total. — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026 Mohab rates both for two adults and a single child or pet, though that might very well entail someone sleeping crossways at the head or foot of the bed since a ~50-in-wide (127-cm) mattress might prove too narrow to fit three people comfortably side-by-side. — New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossways
  1. diagonally
  2. corner
  3. across
  4. crossing
  5. crosswise
  6. crossroad
  7. intersection
Adverb
  • During demonstrations, the researchers folded the material diagonally in opposite directions, and its digital counterpart followed the changing geometry.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Jeans were cut on the bias — diagonally across the fabric — to change their fall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of diagonally
Noun
  • Gummy is all rounded corners—literally no sharp edges—and saturated color that feels alive.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Roads in Houston County, which is in the southeastern corner of the state, were closed because of similar conditions.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of corner
Adverb
  • Along the back wall, Neanderthals kept a row of small hearths, around 50 centimeters across and spaced a meter or so apart, with almost no debris around them.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Dippie’s mural, at 60 feet in height and nearly 20 feet across, is a formidable presence within the city’s creative landscape.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of across
Noun
  • The honor recognizes artists whose careers and creative choices illuminate complex, boundary-crossing stories and expand representation in global entertainment.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of crossing
Adverb
  • Make another layer with another 1/4 of the eggplant slices, this time arranging them crosswise to the first layer.
    — Carolyn Casner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Slice each wedge crosswise into triangles, no more than 1/8-inch-thick.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2020
Definition of crosswise
Noun
  • While Wilson was only speaking for the defense, his theme accurately describes the crossroads the Giants have reached as a team here in early October.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Indiana is well positioned to compete, literally as the crossroads of America.
    — Jeff Danielson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of crossroad
Noun
  • What all three films have in common, aside from various intersections and overlaps in their stories, is their repositioning of tech billionaires as the new screen villains.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • County officials said the intersection meets the criteria for a traffic signal based on peak-hour traffic conditions.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of intersection

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“Crossways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossways. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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