on the corner

Meaning

This phrase is used to describe the location of a building or object where two streets meet. It is a key phrase for pinpointing landmarks, shops, or meeting spots. It is highly practical and neutral in tone.

Examples

• There is a beautiful old church on the corner.

  There is a beautiful old church on the corner.

• I will meet you on the corner of 5th Avenue and Main Street.

  I will meet you on the corner of 5th Avenue and Main Street.

• The convenience store on the corner is open twenty-four hours.

  The convenience store on the corner is open twenty-four hours.

• You can find a taxi waiting on the corner.

  You can find a taxi waiting on the corner.

• Our hotel is located right on the corner, next to the bank.

  Our hotel is located right on the corner, next to the bank.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ The shop is in the corner of the street.

  ✓ The shop is on the corner of the street.

  Use 'on the corner' for outdoor street intersections. 'In the corner' is typically used for the inside corner of a room.

• ✗ Meet me at the corner of the room.

  ✓ Meet me in the corner of the room.

  For indoor spaces, 'in the corner' is correct. 'On the corner' is used for streets.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The bakery ___ sells the best croissants in town.

  💡 Where two streets meet.

  Show answer

  on the corner

• I'll be waiting for you ___ of Broadway and 42nd Street.

  💡 At the intersection of these two roads.

  Show answer

  on the corner