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-corneredCatercorner - 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."
Word Game Points
Is CATERCORNER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catercorner is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCATERCORNER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CATERCORNER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catercorner is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCATERCORNER has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.