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 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