amen corner
noun Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.
a place in some Protestant churches, usually at one side of the pulpit, occupied by worshipers leading the responsive amens of the congregation.
Origin of amen corner
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Words nearby amen corner
amelodentinal,
amelodentinal junction,
amelogenesis,
amelogenesis imperfecta,
amen,
amen corner,
amen glass,
amen-ra,
amenable,
amend,
amendatory
British Dictionary definitions for amen corner
amen corner
noun
the amen corner US
the part of a church, usually to one side of the pulpit, occupied by people who lead the responsive amens during the service