Meaning of Crossroads of America | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Indianapolis.
   US, informal
2. Indiana.
   US, informal

Examples

“I can't repeat it word for word, but she says that she thinks it would be helpful if the next reunion were in a more accessible spot because of the difficult of reaching Norwich by train or bus, and she suggests that Indianapolis, which is the crossroads of America, be the scene of the Ninth Huntington Family Reunion.”

“WELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS! The Crossroads of America.”

“Because of its location at the crossroads of America, Indianapolis is intensely aware of the tremendous problems concerning highways and vehicular traffic generally.”

“With all due respect to the guy who came up with our current city motto, The “Crossroads of America,” it's time for something a little catchier.”

“The era marked the first in a long line of city initiatives to distinguish itself for its elemental sense of adaptability. Indianapolis became the “Railroad City,” and then, as those tracks began to stretch farther out and crisscross with more density, it became “The Crossroads of America.””

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