street corner

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street corner

A man waits for the bus at the street corner.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The point where two streets meet: A "street corner" is the place where two roads intersect, forming an angle. It is a common feature of urban and suburban layouts.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The bakery is located on the street corner.
    • We agreed to meet at the street corner near the post office.
    • The newsstand on the street corner sells newspapers from around the world.
Advanced Usage

  • "around the corner": very near in distance or time.

    • The new cafe is just around the corner from my house.
    • Spring is just around the corner.

  • "to turn the corner": to pass a critical point in a process (especially an illness or a difficult situation) and begin to improve.

    • After a week in the hospital, the patient finally turned the corner.
Variants and Related Words

  • Corner (noun): A more general term for the point where two lines, edges, or surfaces meet. It can refer to the corner of a room, a box, or a street.

    • He placed the lamp in the corner of the room.

  • Intersection (noun): The point or area where two or more roads cross each other. This is a more formal or technical term for a street corner or crossing.

    • The accident happened at a busy intersection.
Synonyms
  • Intersection: A place where roads meet or cross.
  • Junction: A point where two or more things are joined, especially roads or railway lines.
Related Phrases

  • On every corner: found everywhere; very common.

    • In this city, you can find a coffee shop on every corner.

  • To cut corners: to do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often by ignoring rules or standards.

    • The company cut corners on safety to save money.
street corner

A man waits for the bus at the street corner.

Noun
  1. the intersection of two streets
    • standing on the corner watching all the girls go by

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