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.

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

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.

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.

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.