Definition of corner
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: 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
: such as
a
: the area of a playing field or court near the intersection of the sideline and the goal line or baseline
b(1)
sports
: any of the angles of a ring (see ring entry 1 sense 4b)
especially
: the area in which a participant in a fighting contest (such as a boxing or wrestling match) rests or is worked on by the participant's 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
d
: corner kick
e(1)
: the outside of a football formation
(2)
: cornerback
3a
: a private, secret, or remote place
a quiet corner of New England sent to every corner of the earth In every corner of [=throughout] her company, you'll find people in nontraditional positions…— Kenyatta Matthews
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
around the corner
: at hand : imminent
good times are just around the corner
corner
adjectiveDefinition of corner (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: situated at a corner
the corner drugstore
2
: used or fitted for use in or on a corner
a corner table
corner
verb
cornered; cornering; corners
Definition of corner (Entry 3 of 3)
1a
: to drive into a corner
the animal is dangerous when cornered
b
: to catch and hold the attention of especially to force an interview
2
: to get a corner on
corner the market
1
: to meet or converge at a corner or angle
2
: to turn a corner
the car corners well
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The first known use of corner was in the 13th century
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