CROSSTOWN

crosstown, cross-town

(adjective) going or extending across a town or city; “the crosstown bus”; “crosstown traffic”

crosstown

(adverb) across a town or city; “he traveled crosstown”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

crosstown (not comparable)

(US) Extending across a city or town.

(public transportation) Connecting different areas of a city or town without passing through downtown.

Situated at the other end of town.

Source: Wiktionary



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