zebra crossing (noun)

1. In the cartoon, the zebra crossing became a humorous plot device as the characters repeatedly failed to cross the street safely.

2. In the futuristic city depicted in the science fiction novel, flying cars and hoverboards have replaced the zebra crossing for pedestrian safety.

3. In the comic strip, the main character always stops at the zebra crossing to wait for the pedestrians to cross before continuing on their way.

4. In the novel, the protagonist narrowly avoided an accident while crossing the zebra crossing as a careless driver ignored their right of way.