Crossroads

Noun

plural

1. Plural of crossroad
2. A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads.
3. (by extension) A centrally located position
4. (by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change direction, course, or goal.
5. (nonstandard) A fork in the road.
• 2005, Phil Nordyke, All American, all the way: the combat history of the 82nd Airborne, page 723:The Company A commander, Captain Helmer, was at the crossroads where the road split, with the left fork leading to Udenbreth, when he saw a group of men coming toward him.
• 2010, Raeanne Thayne, A Cold Creek Baby, page 199:When she reached the crossroads where the trail split, one part of her yearned to head toward the lake.