amen corner

noun

, Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

1. a place in some Protestant churches, usually at one side of the pulpit, occupied by worshipers leading the responsive amens of the congregation.

amen corner

noun

1. the amen corner
   the part of a church, usually to one side of the pulpit, occupied by people who lead the responsive amens during the service

Word History and Origins

Origin of amen corner¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

Except — and this is important — she was holding up an amen corner.

From Los Angeles Times

The president does have his amen corner on right-wing talk radio, Fox News and Breitbart, megaphones that help keep his base rock solid and reticulate his warped version of the facts and truth.

From Washington Post

Under Mr. Bannon, Breitbart News has been an amen corner for Mr. Trump, and perhaps more relentless than any other conservative outlet in its criticism of the Republican establishment.

From New York Times

You reach into your own pockets — and see, we’ve got the amen corner.

From Time

African-Americans have long been among the country’s most fervent Christians, from the choir to the pulpit to the affirming voices from every “amen corner.”

From New York Times