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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən 
especially in sense 1 ˈin-tər-ˌsek-
1
: a place or area where two or more things (such as streets) intersect
2
: the act or process of intersecting
3
a
: the set of elements common to two or more sets
especially
: the set of points common to two geometric configurations
b
: the operation of finding the intersection of two or more sets
Examples of intersection in a Sentence
The accident occurred at a busy intersection.
two possible points of intersection
the intersection of line A and line B
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The idea for the exterior dressing of this specific car was to bring the intersection of those surfaces to the fore with the juxtaposition of black lines—first taped off by hand—to provide the abstract zebra-like pattern.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Nourish and Bloom Market The 2025 winning concept, Nourish and Bloom Market, highlights the interesting intersection between innovation and technology.
—
Dawn Thilmany,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The area is at the intersection of Habersham Road near the iconic Landmark Diner.
—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intersection
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌint-ər-ˈsek-shən
1
: the act or process of intersecting
2
: the place or point where two or more things and especially streets intersect
a busy intersection
3
: the set of mathematical elements shared by two or more sets
especially
: the set of points shared by two geometric figures
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