Kittycorner

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪtiˌkɔrnər/

Definitions of kittycorner

noun a position or direction that is diagonal or oblique to something else

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cute kittycorner in the park.

A2 The kittycorner of the street had a small cafe.

B1 The kittycorner store sells handmade crafts.

B2 The kittycorner building is painted bright yellow.

C1 The kittycorner market is a popular spot for locals.

C2 The kittycorner bakery is known for its delicious pastries.

adverb diagonally

Example Sentences

A1 The bakery is kittycorner to the post office.

A2 I live kittycorner to the park.

B1 The grocery store is kittycorner from the movie theater.

B2 The hotel is kittycorner to the train station.

C1 The restaurant is kittycorner to the art museum.

C2 The bookstore is kittycorner to the library.

Examples of kittycorner in a Sentence

formal The new bookstore is located kittycorner to the old library.

informal The coffee shop is kittycorner to the park, so it's easy to find.

slang I live kittycorner from the best pizza place in town.

figurative Her opinion on the matter is kittycorner to mine, but we can still find common ground.

Grammatical Forms of kittycorner

past tense

kittycornered

plural

kittycorners

comparative

more kittycorner

superlative

most kittycorner

present tense

kittycorners

future tense

will kittycorner

perfect tense

have kittycornered

continuous tense

is kittycornering

singular

kittycorner

positive degree

kittycorner

infinitive

to kittycorner

gerund

kittycornering

participle

kittycornered

Origin and Evolution of kittycorner

First Known Use: 1838 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'kittycorner' is believed to have originated from the phrase 'cater-corner', which comes from the French word 'quatre', meaning four, and 'corner'. It refers to something that is positioned diagonally across from something else.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'kittycorner' has become a colloquial term used to describe something that is diagonally opposite or across from something else, often used in informal speech or writing.