catercorner

/ˈkætərˌkɔrnər/
adverb
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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