Meaning & use

street corner

noun·Everyday

The point where two streets meet, often used as a casual meeting place or spot to stand.

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They agreed to meet on the street corner near the old bakery at noon.

A group of teenagers hung out on the street corner, laughing and sharing snacks.

A note on using this word

Street corner often carries a connotation of informal, everyday urban life, as in "street-corner politics" or "street-corner preacher."

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