zebra crossing

noun
1.
a street crossing marked with white stripes.
Also called zebra.
Origin
1950-55
Examples from the web for zebra crossing
  • The zebra crossing is the oldest mid-block crossing type currently in use that gives priority to pedestrians.
British Dictionary definitions for zebra crossing

zebra crossing

noun
1.
(Brit) a pedestrian crossing marked on a road by broad alternate black and white stripes. Once on the crossing the pedestrian has right of way