Junction

/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A place where two or more things meet or converge.
The highway junction was busy with cars merging from different directions.
A point in a transportation system where paths meet, especially in railways or road systems.
The train stopped at the junction to allow passengers to switch lines.
A connection or link between different entities.
The junction between the two rivers was known for its scenic beauty.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin 'junctio', meaning 'a joining'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

road junction
A point where two or more roads meet.
junction box
An electrical box containing connections for circuits.
railway junction
A place where two or more railway lines meet.

Related Words

convergence
The process of coming together from different directions.
intersection
A point where two or more lines or roads meet.
connection
A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else.

Slang Meanings

Junction as a meeting spot.
Let's meet at the junction by the old gas station.
Junction used in reference to a traffic hotspot.
That junction is always a mess during rush hour.