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

Illustration of intersection

• a intersection 3a

Synonyms

• carrefour
• corner
• crossing
• crossroad
• crossway(s)
• junction

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The future of leadership development lies at the intersection of technology and humanity. —Alejandro Bravo, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

After the the cars collided in the intersection, both went off the right side of the roadway and ended up in a ditch. —Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2024

My Father,' Dies at 97 When asked how technology affects the creative process, visual and performance artist Evans discussed the intersection between art and tech. —Carita Rizzo, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024

Catch up quick: The violence following George Floyd's murder sped the displacement of businesses near Allianz Field, creating a vacuum of retail foot traffic at the intersection, City Council President Mitra Jalali told Axios. —Kyle Stokes, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

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