Main Entry: ¹cor·ner

Pronunciation: \ˈkȯr-nər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French cornere, from corne horn

Date: 13th century

1 a : the point where converging lines, edges, or sides meet : angle b : the place of intersection of two streets or roads c : a piece designed to form, mark, or protect a corner
2 : the angular part or space between meeting lines, edges, or borders near the vertex of the angle <the southwest corner of the state> <the corners of the tablecloth>: as a : the area of a playing field or court near the intersection of the sideline and the goal line or baseline b (1) : either of the four angles of a boxing ring; especially : the area in which a boxer rests or is worked on by his seconds during periods between rounds (2) : a group of supporters, well-wishers, or adherents associated especially with a contestant c : the side of home plate nearest to or farthest from a batter <a fast ball over the outside corner> d : corner kick e (1) : the outside of a football formation (2) : cornerback
3 a : a private, secret, or remote place <a quiet corner of New England> <to every corner of the earth> <dark corners of the mind> b : a difficult or embarrassing situation : a position from which escape or retreat is difficult or impossible <was backed into a corner>
4 : control or ownership of enough of the available supply of a commodity or security especially to permit manipulation of the price
5 : a point at which significant change occurs —often used in the phrase turn the corner

— cor·nered \-nərd\ adjective

— around the corner : at hand : imminent <good times are just around the corner>