crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk 
: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road
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The passenger in the back eventually looked up from her phone, noticed Louise, and locked eyes with this bewildered-looking woman blocking the crosswalk.
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Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
No crosswalk was visible there as a result.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would crack down on drivers who don't yield at crosswalks.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Krys Fluker was recognized for her editorial work on the state painting over the Pulse rainbow crosswalk.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
No crosswalk was visible there as a result.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would crack down on drivers who don't yield at crosswalks.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Krys Fluker was recognized for her editorial work on the state painting over the Pulse rainbow crosswalk.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Crosswalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosswalk. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯ-ˌswȯk
: a specially paved or marked path for people walking across a street or road
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