Corner

/ˈkɔrnər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The place where two lines or surfaces meet.

The cat sat in the corner of the room, watching everyone.

An angle; the external or internal angle formed by two intersecting lines or surfaces.

He turned the corner sharply while riding his bicycle.

A hidden or secluded place.

They found a cozy corner in the coffee shop to discuss their plans.

A difficult or awkward situation.

I felt like I was in a corner when I had to choose between my job and my family.

verb

To force into a corner or difficult situation.

The detective cornered the suspect in a back alley.

To gain control of (a market or resource).

The company aimed to corner the market on electric vehicles by investing heavily in technology.

Middle English: from Old French 'corniere', from Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn'.

corner the market

To gain control of a particular market or area.

turn the corner

To pass a critical point in a process or situation.

cut someone off at the corner

To block someone's approach or access.

intersection

The point where two roads meet.

bend

A change in direction of something.

nook

A corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security.

Cornered

I feel cornered by my responsibilities.

Corner store

Let's grab snacks at the corner store.