Crosswalk

/ˈkrɔsˌwɔk/ noun

Definition

A special striped path across the street where people can safely walk from one side to the other.

Etymology

Crosswalks got their stripes to look like zebras so drivers could easily see where people cross the street!

Kelly Says

A crosswalk is like a zebra stripe bridge across the street! It's the safe place to walk when you need to get to the other side, just like crossing a stream on stepping stones.

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