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CATERCORNER

(adj.sat, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Catercorner.

Catercorner - as an adjective satellite

Slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line

Example: "Set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cata-corneredcatacornercater-corneredcatty-cornercatty-corneredkitty-cornerkitty-cornered

Catercorner - as an adjective

Of or pertaining to something at a diagonal to another; of four corners, those diagonal to another.

Example: "The empire state building and the old altman's department store are catercorner, at fifth avenue and east 34th street, with the esb at the southwest, and altman's at the northeast."

Uneven, not square, as mislaid stones or people with a limping gait.

Catercorner - as an adverb

Diagonally across from.

Example: "Altman's is sited catercorner to the esb."

Example Sentences

"The grocery store is catercorner to the post office."
"The park is located catercorner to the library."
"There is a café catercorner to my office building."
"The hotel is catercorner to the train station."
"My friend's house is catercorner to the movie theater."
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Word Game Points

Is CATERCORNER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catercorner is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CATERCORNER has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CATERCORNER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, catercorner is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CATERCORNER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CATERCORNER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catercorner is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CATERCORNER has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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