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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cornerstone

/kɔrnərstoun/ noun · British & US
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What does cornerstone mean?

noun

A stone at the corner of a building, especially one that is the foundation stone. A fundamental part or principle of something.

Example

"The cornerstone of the new university was laid by the governor."

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