railroad crossing

noun

US
: a place where a road crosses railroad tracks

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The damage to cars from this railroad crossing can leave some residents struggling to keep up with repair costs, according to McPhaul. — Madeline Luebkert, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Plus, the Missouri and Kansas sides of Kansas City are linked anew by a redevelopment of the Rock Island Bridge that installs food outlets and public spaces on a historic former railroad crossing. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 About two weeks ago, a farmer in northern Missouri posted a video on Facebook about the railroad crossing where the Amtrak train derailed Monday, killing three and injuring dozens. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Monday, a tractor-trailer pulling a load of Acme bricks stalled on the tracks at a railroad crossing on West Sullenberger Avenue, Malvern Fire Chief Chris Brewster said Tuesday. — Arkansas Online, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for railroad crossing

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“Railroad crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/railroad%20crossing. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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