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Crosstown Definition & Meaning

crosstown
adverb
  1. across a town or city; "he traveled crosstown"
adjective
  1. going or extending across a town or city; "the crosstown bus"; "crosstown traffic"

"Crosstown" in song lyrics

See how crosstown is used in real songs:

  • "We jettin, we jettin, we jettin crosstown"
    Digable Planets — Jettin
  • "We jettin crosstown"
    Digable Planets — Jettin
  • "Who waited through the worst for the best in crosstown"
    Naughty By Nature — Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Ghetto Bastard)

Usage tips for "crosstown"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "crosstown" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for crosstown to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does crosstown mean?
across a town or city; "he traveled crosstown" going or extending across a town or city; "the crosstown bus"; "crosstown traffic"
What part of speech is crosstown?
Crosstown is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does crosstown have?
Crosstown has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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