amen corner

American  

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.

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amen corner British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of amen corner

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

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

Consider Buchanan’s “amen corner” comment about the Gulf War.

From The Wall Street Journal