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corner

/ˈkɔːnə/

[/ˈkɔːnə/]

where two edges meet

Beginnernoun

Definition

The point or area where two lines, edges, or streets meet.

Example

The shop is on the corner of the street.

The shop is on the corner of the street.

Etymology

From Old French 'cornere', from Latin 'cornu' (horn, point).

How & Where It’s Used

Common for streets and rooms; also 'around the corner'.

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