# zebra crossing

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈzɛbɹə ˌkɹɔsɪŋ/

## Definitions
1. A pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes painted parallel to the street.

## Etymology
zebra + crossing From the similarity of the stripes to those of a zebra.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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