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
