Meaning & Definition of word "Corn"

Corn

/kɔːrn/

1. A cereal plant that yields large grain, or seeds, used as food.
- Example: Farmers typically grow corn in the summer to harvest in the fall.
2. The grain of the corn plant, used as food for humans and animals.
- Example: She bought a can of sweet corn to add to the salad.
3. A term used in North America for the main staple grain crop, traditionally maize.
- Example: In the Midwest, corn is a vital part of the agricultural economy.
4. A slang term for a cliche or overly sentimental situation.
- Example: That movie was filled with so much corn that I couldn't take it seriously.

1. To remove the kernels from the ear of corn.
- Example: We spent the afternoon corning the fresh corn from the garden.

From Old English 'corn', which meant grain or seed.

corn on the cob:

Whole ears of corn cooked and eaten directly from the cob.

to be corny:

To be overly sentimental, cheesy or clichéd.

sweet corn:

A variety of corn eaten as a vegetable.

cornmeal:

Finely ground corn used for baking and cooking.

popcorn:

Puffed corn kernels that are a popular snack.

cornstarch:

A fine white powder made from the starchy part of corn.

Meaning: Something that is clichéd or overly sentimental.

Example Sentence: That movie was so corn, I couldn't take it seriously.

Meaning: In finance, refers to corn as a commodity in trading.

Example Sentence: The price of corn is rising due to increased demand.