branchingway

noun
UK /ˈbrɑːntʃɪŋweɪ/
US /ˈbræntʃɪŋweɪ/

A branchingway is a path that splits into two or more smaller paths.

At the top of the hill, we reached a branchingway and had to choose which trail to follow.

SYNONYMS

forksplitjunctioncrossroadsdivergence

RELATED WORDS

pathtrailroadintersectionchoice

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A point in a plan or story where it can go in different directions.

The story reached a branchingway where the hero could either go home or keep exploring.

3. A place where a river splits into smaller streams.

The river formed a branchingway, sending water into three little creeks.

4. A moment when someone must pick between different options.

Learning to play an instrument was a branchingway that led her to join the school band.