Corn

/kɔːrn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A cereal plant that yields large grain, or seeds, used as food.

Farmers typically grow corn in the summer to harvest in the fall.

The grain of the corn plant, used as food for humans and animals.

She bought a can of sweet corn to add to the salad.

A term used in North America for the main staple grain crop, traditionally maize.

In the Midwest, corn is a vital part of the agricultural economy.

A slang term for a cliche or overly sentimental situation.

That movie was filled with so much corn that I couldn't take it seriously.

verb

To remove the kernels from the ear of corn.

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.

Something that is clichéd or overly sentimental.

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

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

The price of corn is rising due to increased demand.