Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cater-cornered

Adjective
/ˈkeɪtərˈkɔrnərd/
Definition
Cater-cornered refers to something positioned diagonally across from a point of reference.
Examples
  • The store is located cater-cornered to the park.
  • Her desk is cater-cornered to the window, allowing for the best natural light.
  • They parked cater-cornered in the lot to maximize space.
Meaning
It describes an arrangement or location that is situated at an angle, rather than in a straight line or adjacent to something else.
Synonyms
  • Diagonal
  • Cattywampus
  • Oblique