Definition of corn - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
grain plantTECH. UK maize, a grain crop of the species Zea maysTECH. UK
- Corn is a staple food in many countries.
2.
agricultureUK any cereal plant that is the main crop of a regionUK
- Wheat is considered corn in England.
3.
British cerealUK British term for any cereal crop like wheat or oatsUK
- Fields of corn waved gently in the breeze..
4.
skin conditionhard thickening of the skin, often on toes
- He bought pads to relieve pressure from the corn on his foot..
5.
medicaltype of callus on the feet or hands
- She had a painful corn on her toe.
6.
- The movie was pure corn but enjoyable.
7.
- He accidentally stumbled upon corn online.
Verb
1.
cookingTECH. US preserve food using coarse saltTECH. US
- They corned the beef for the winter months.
2.
granulateTECH. form a substance into grainsTECH.
- The sugar was corned for easier storage.
Images of corn
maize, a grain crop of the species Zea mays 
any cereal plant that is the main crop of a region 
British term for any cereal crop like wheat or oats
Expressions with corn
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consume something essential for future
If you sell your tools, you're eating your seed corn.
easily caught fly ball in baseball
The outfielder caught a can of corn to end the inning.
salt-cured beef typically cooked and sliced for meals
She made sandwiches with corn beef for the picnic..
cake made from cornmeal, often baked or fried
She served the chili with a warm corn cake.
corn kernels heated until they burst open and become fluffy
We made a big bowl of popped corn for the movie night..
corn with sweet kernels eaten as a vegetable
We had sweet corn with our dinner.
sweet corn variety sweeter than yellow corn
White corn is often used in making tortillas.
small baked bread made from cornmeal
I had a corn muffin with my breakfast.
creamy dish made from corn, cream, and eggs
We served corn pudding at the Thanksgiving dinner.
corn suitable for human consumption
We bought fresh edible corn from the market.
kernels of maize, either frozen or canned
I bought a can of kernel corn for dinner.
tri-colored, pyramid-shaped candy made of sugar and corn syrup
Candy corn is popular at Halloween parties.
snack food made from fried or baked cornmeal
I love eating corn chips with salsa.
thick soup with corn as main ingredient
I made a delicious corn chowder for dinner.
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried
I bought a corn dog at the fair.
small fried cake with corn kernels
He enjoyed a corn fritter as an afternoon snack.
strong alcoholic drink made from corn
He made corn liquor in his backyard.
cooked ears of sweet corn eaten directly from the cob
We had corn on the cob at the barbecue.
symbol of fallen soldiers since World War I
Corn poppies are worn on Remembrance Day.
outdoor event where corn is roasted and eaten
We attended a corn roast at the park.
sweet thick liquid from corn used in foods and cooking
Corn syrup is used in many desserts and candies.
canned corn in a creamy liquid
He opened a can of cream corn for dinner.
sweet and salty popcorn with sugar and salt
We bought a bag of kettle corn at the fair.
seeds saved for next year's planting
Farmers store seed corn for the next season.
Origin of corn
Old English, corn (grain)
Terms with corn included in their meaning
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food
puffed corn snack with cheese flavor
food
thin flatbread made from corn or wheat
food
crunchy snack made from fried corn tortillas
food
single grain of cereal like corn or wheat
agriculture
relating to edible grains like wheat or corn
beverages
american whiskey made from corn and aged in oak
food
puffed corn snack with cheese flavor
food
puffed corn snack with cheese flavoring
food
thick soup typically containing fish, clams, or corn with potatoes
agriculture
central core of an ear of corn
breakfast dish
cooked dish made from ground corn
ingredient
coarsely ground corn used in cooking
agriculture
planting method with corn, beans, and squash
party dip
dip made from black-eyed peas corn and vegetables
food
puffed corn snack with cheese flavor
cuisine
Mexican-inspired salad with beans and corn
cuisine
food made from hulled corn kernels
cooking
remove the outer covering from corn or shellfish
agriculture
form ears as in grains or corn
agriculture
ear of grain or corn
corn processing
remove kernels from a corncob
food
bread or a small cake of corn bread
agriculture
type of corn with hard outer hull
food
coarsely ground corn eaten as porridge
Examples of corn in a sentence
She bought fresh corn from the market. In Scotland, oats are the primary corn. Barley serves as corn in some regions. The farmer harvested corn early this year. Corn prices have risen due to the drought. She visited a podiatrist for her corn.
The corn on his toe made walking painful. He visited a podiatrist for his corn. The corn on his hand made writing difficult. His speech was full of corn, yet it moved the audience. The novel's plot was corn, but it was a bestseller. Many forums discuss the impact of corn on society. Corn is often shared discreetly among users. They decided to corn the fish for preservation. Corned vegetables are a traditional method of storage. The chemist corned the salt for the experiment. They corned the powder to improve its texture.
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- French:maïs, saler, ...
- German:Mais, pökeln, ...
- Italian:mais, salare, ...
- Spanish:maíz, salazonar, ...
- Portuguese:milho, salgar, ...
- Chinese:玉米, 腌制, ...
- Japanese:トウモロコシ, 塩漬けにする, ...
- Arabic:ذُرَة, مَلَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:תִּירָס, לְמַלֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:кукуруза, засолить, ...
- Ukrainian:кукурудза, засолювати, ...
- Hindi:मक्का, संरक्षित करना, ...
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