Crosswalk Meaning in English
word
ˈkɹɑˌswɑk
KRAWSS-wawk
kɹˈɒswɔːk
kro-SWAWK
Definition
A marked part of a road where pedestrians can safely cross from one side to the other.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in American English; British English uses 'zebra crossing.' Commonly found at busy intersections. Always used as a noun and often with verbs like 'use the crosswalk' or 'stop at the crosswalk.' Distinct from the term 'sidewalk.'
Spanish: paso de peatones - cruce peatonalPortuguese (BR): faixa de pedestresPortuguese (PT): passadeiraChinese (Simplified): 人行横道Chinese (Traditional): 行人穿越道Hindi: पैदल पार मार्गArabic: ممر المشاةBengali: পথচারী পারাপার - ক্রসওয়াকRussian: пешеходный переходJapanese: 横断歩道Vietnamese: vạch sang đường - lối sang đườngKorean: 횡단보도Turkish: yaya geçidiUrdu: پیدل چلنے والوں کا راستہ
Example Sentences
Please use the crosswalk when you cross the street.
basic
There is a crosswalk at the corner of the school.
basic
Wait for the green light before entering the crosswalk.
basic
I almost didn’t see the crosswalk because it was faded.
natural
Kids like to race each other to the crosswalk after school.
natural
Drivers must always stop for people in the crosswalk.
natural