Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

crossover

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɔːsˌoʊvər]

Word

Learn how to use crossover in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

The movie was a great crossover between my favorite superhero and a famous magical wizard.

Example

I didn't like the crossover because the storylines just didn't mix well together.

Example

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.

Example

The traffic cleared up nicely at the crossover where the two major roads meet.

Example

There was a big traffic jam at the crossover that made us late.

Example

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.

Example

She decided to crossover and try her hand at swimming after years of running.

Example

He didn’t want to crossover into another sport because he was happy playing just basketball.

Example

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.

Example

That song is a big crossover hit, loved by fans of both pop and country music.

Example

The band tried to create a crossover album, but it didn’t connect with the audience.

Example

What do you think makes a song a crossover success?

How to pronounce crossover

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɔːsˌoʊvər]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s