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corn

Pronunciation: [kɔrn]

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Learn how to use corn in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of plant that has yellow seeds or kernels. We eat corn as food, and it can be made into things like corn on the cob or cornmeal.

Example

I love eating corn on the cob during summer barbecues.

Example

I don't like corn when it is cold and not cooked well.

Example

Do you prefer corn or peas with your dinner?

Context: “agriculture”

(noun) a major crop grown in many countries. Farmers grow a lot of corn each year to sell and for animal feed.

Example

This year, the corn harvest was very successful for the farmers.

Example

Last year, the drought ruined many corn fields.

Example

How much corn do you think our country produces each year?

Context: “games”

(noun) a type of game where players throw bags filled with corn kernels at a platform with holes to score points.

Example

We had so much fun playing corn hole at the picnic.

Example

No one wanted to play corn hole because it was raining.

Example

Have you ever played corn hole at a party?

Context: “food preparation”

(verb) to remove kernels from the cob of corn. It’s what you do before cooking fresh corn.

Example

I will corn the fresh corn before we make the salad.

Example

I forgot to corn the corn before putting it in the pot.

Example

Can you help me corn the corn for dinner?

How to pronounce corn

Pronunciation: [kɔrn]

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