four corners

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Meaning · English

A major intersection and/or economic center in a town.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một điểm giao thông và kinh tế chính

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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.