catercorner
/ˈkætərˌkɔrnər/
adverb
- In a diagonal position or direction; diagonally across.
- The children ran catercorner across the field to reach the playground faster.
- The path led catercorner through the park, from the fountain to the rose garden.
- She parked catercorner to the entrance, blocking the view.
Synonyms
adjective
- Situated diagonally across from something, especially at an intersection or in a square.
- We sat at a catercorner table so we could see both doors.
- The two houses stood catercorner to each other, separated by the crossroads.
- The bakery is catercorner to the post office on Main Street.