crossways

adverb

cross·​ways ˈkrȯs-ˌwāz 

: crosswise, diagonally

Synonyms

• athwart
• bias
• cornerways
• cornerwise
• crosswise
• diagonally
• kitty-corner
• catty-corner
• catercorner
• kitty-cornered
• catty-cornered
• catercornered
• obliquely
• transversely

Examples of crossways in a Sentence

the van had been deliberately parked crossways so as to take up both parking spaces

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

crossways

adverb

cross·​ways -ˌswāz 

: crosswise