crossroads

About 2.14 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun plural of crossroad
2. noun A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads.
3. noun A centrally located position.
4. noun A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.
5. noun A fork in the road.

Similar words

juncture critical point hamlet crossing intersection milestone hub gateway crossfire roads

Often followed by

of in and where between for at to with