This is the 14635th most frequent Russian word.
перекрестка
"Перекрёстка" means "intersection" or "crossroads" in English.
Here, 'перекрестка' in 'на перекрестке' refers to the physical crossing of roads, emphasizing its literal meaning.
Я встретил его на перекрестке.
I met him at the crossroads.
In this sentence, 'перекрестка' is used metaphorically to symbolize a pivotal decision point or situation.
Жизнь поставила меня перед выбором на перекрестке судьбы.
Life placed me at the crossroads of fate.
Here, 'перекрестком' is used in the instrumental case, describing the shop's proximity to a physical intersection of roads.