four corners
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Meaning · English
A major intersection and/or economic center in a town.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You would say, in an American town, you say it's four corners, where...where a bunch of places come together.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “four corners” mean?
A major intersection and/or economic center in a town.
Is “four corners” formal or informal?
four corners is generally slang.