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 corner2: 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 price5: 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>