courtroom

n.

A room in which the proceedings of a court are held.

Synonym:

court

thrust stage

n.

A stage that extends into the audience's portion of a theater beyond the usual location of the proscenium and often has seats facing it on three sides.

Also known as a platform stage or open stage.

patio

n.

An outdoor space for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is often paved.

underpass

n.

An underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway.

subway

n.

In British English, subway normally refers to a specially constructed underpass for pedestrians and/or cyclists beneath a road or railway, allowing them to reach the other side in safety.

This term was also used in the past in the United States, but is now used to refer to underground rapid transit systems.

skyway

n. American English

A pedestrian overpass between two buildings.

It is usually owned by businesses and enclosed or covered to protect pedestrians from the weather.

Synonyms:

catwalk, skywalk, footbridge or pedway.

crosswalk

n. American English

A path marked off on a street to indicate where pedestrians should cross.

zebra crossing

n. British English

A pedestrian crossing. So called because it is marked with white stripes.

intersection

n.

A place where two or more roads cross.

It is a road junction where two or more roads either meet or cross at grade (at the same level).

Also called a crossroads.

level crossing

n.

The intersection of a road and a railway.

Also called a railroad crossing, railway crossing, train crossing or grade crossing.

gayborhood

n. Blend of gay and neighborhood.

A neighborhood that is significantly or predominantly gay.

Also: gaybourhood.