corners

word · lemma: corner

/ˈkɔɹnɝz/
KOR-nurz
/kˈɔːnəz/
KAW-nuhz

Definition

'Corners' refers to the points or areas where two lines or surfaces meet, often at a 90-degree angle, such as in a room or on a table. It can also mean hidden or less noticed parts of a place.

Usage & Nuances

'Corners' is plural; use for more than one corner. Commonly used to describe rooms, streets, pages, or abstractly for secret areas ('dark corners of the internet'). 'Turn the corners' is incorrect; say 'go around the corner'. ‘Cutting corners’ (idiom) means doing something cheaply or quickly at the expense of quality.

Example Sentences

Let’s not cut any corners on this project.

natural

There are four corners in this room.

basic

The cat hid in one of the corners.

basic

Draw two lines that meet at the corners of the page.

basic

He searched every corner of the store, even the darkest corners.

natural

Little shops can be found in the corners of old towns.

natural