1
: the act or action of crossing: such as
a
: a traversing or traveling across
b
: an opposing, blocking, or thwarting especially in an unfair or dishonest manner
Examples of crossing in a Sentence
Stop at the railroad crossing.
a crossing for ferry boats
the crossing of a mountain range
a weeklong crossing of the Atlantic Ocean
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Another friend from college, Andrew Huang, joined at the last minute for the crossing between Mexico and the Marquesas to provide another set of eyes and hands on deck.
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Since opening, the bridge has seen increasing traffic, and witnessed its 100 millionth crossing in June 1998.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Now, the New York Times reports that crossings have dropped to levels not seen in decades.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 24 July 2025
As the war continues, the challenges of river crossings will increase for Russian forces.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Since opening, the bridge has seen increasing traffic, and witnessed its 100 millionth crossing in June 1998.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Now, the New York Times reports that crossings have dropped to levels not seen in decades.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 24 July 2025
As the war continues, the challenges of river crossings will increase for Russian forces.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for crossing
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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crossing
noun
cross·ing
ˈkrȯ-siŋ 
1
a
: the act of one that crosses
b
: a voyage across water
c
: the act or process of interbreeding or hybridizing
2
: a place where a street or stream is crossed
3
: a place where two things (as a street and a railroad track) cross
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