corner — the place where two lines or surfaces meet at an angle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the place where two lines or surfaces meet at an angle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrnər/
Example Sentences
- My lazy cat has claimed every corner of the house as his personal kingdom.
- I always get lost because every street corner looks the same to me.
- The teacher cornered me about my missing homework again.
corner
NOUN[/ˈkɔːrnər/]
the place where two lines or surfaces meet at an angle
The cat hides quietly in the corner of the sunny living room.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'cornier', which comes from Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn'. The sense of 'corner' developed metaphorically from the horn-like projection or pointed projection of angles and edges.
Breakdown
Latin cornu (horn) → Old French cornier → Middle English corner. The suffix -er in Old French transformed the Latin noun into a word denoting a place or thing characterized by horn-like projections.
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📝Examples
“My lazy cat has claimed every corner of the house as his personal kingdom.”
“I always get lost because every street corner looks the same to me.”
“The teacher cornered me about my missing homework again.”
“There's a convenience store around the corner from my apartment.”
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