on a diagonal

phrase

: corner to corner across the center : diagonally

The stone wall cuts across the field on a diagonal.

Examples of on a diagonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The open-toe sandal paired a slim toe strap with a second, slightly higher strap that crossed the foot on a diagonal. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Jan. 2026

Cut sausage on a diagonal into 2-inch pieces. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026

Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half on a diagonal. — Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Dec. 2025

The Dutch royal pinned the brooches on a diagonal of her jacket at the MIND Us event in The Hague, which marked the kickoff of an online tool to help adults start positive conservations with young people about mental health. — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024

Rhymes for on a diagonal

• hexagonal
• octagonal
• tetragonal