1. Someone who helps people (especially children) at a traffic crossing
   "The children waited for the crossing guard before crossing the busy street";
   - lollipop lady [Brit, informal], lollipop man [Brit, informal]
    
2. A woman hired to help children cross a road safely near a school
   "The crossing guard held up her sign to stop traffic";
   - lollipop lady [Brit, informal], lollipop woman [Brit, informal]

Derived forms: crossing guards

Type of: adult female, traffic cop [informal], woman

Encyclopedia: Crossing guard