crossover
Pronunciation: [ˈkrɔːsˌoʊvər]
Context: “entertainment”
(noun) a story, movie, or show that combines characters or elements from different stories. It’s like superheroes from different comics coming together in one big adventure.
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The movie was a great crossover between my favorite superhero and a famous magical wizard.
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I didn't like the crossover because the storylines just didn't mix well together.
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Have you seen any cool crossovers on TV or in movies lately?
Context: “transportation”
(noun) a place where one road or path crosses another. Sometimes, it can mean a bridge or a point where you switch from one direction to another.
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The traffic cleared up nicely at the crossover where the two major roads meet.
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There was a big traffic jam at the crossover that made us late.
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Where is the nearest crossover to get to the other side of the city?
Context: “sports”
(verb) to change from one sport to another or to participate in things from different areas. Like when an athlete plays both basketball and football.
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She decided to crossover and try her hand at swimming after years of running.
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He didn’t want to crossover into another sport because he was happy playing just basketball.
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Are you thinking about crossover talents in sports or entertainment?
Context: “music”
(noun) a song that becomes popular in more than one type of music style or genre, like a country song that also becomes popular in pop music.
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That song is a big crossover hit, loved by fans of both pop and country music.
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The band tried to create a crossover album, but it didn’t connect with the audience.
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What do you think makes a song a crossover success?