cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch 
: starch made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles
Examples of cornstarch in a Sentence
I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
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Mixing cornstarch with water and adding it to the broth at then end of cooking helps thicken the sauce and results in a velvety texture.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a large saucepan.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
A little cornstarch mixed with cold water and a bit of soup liquid can be added to thicken soup as desired.
—Phil Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
In the recipe for two published in the study, the researchers used 5 grams (0.18 ounce) of cornstarch or potato starch dissolved in water, heated up gently to form a gel, then cooled down with more water before being blended with 200 grams (7 ounces) of pecorino cheese.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a large saucepan.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
A little cornstarch mixed with cold water and a bit of soup liquid can be added to thicken soup as desired.
—Phil Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
In the recipe for two published in the study, the researchers used 5 grams (0.18 ounce) of cornstarch or potato starch dissolved in water, heated up gently to form a gel, then cooled down with more water before being blended with 200 grams (7 ounces) of pecorino cheese.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
-ˌstärch
: a fine starch made from corn and used in foods for thickening, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in making adhesives and sizes for papers and textiles
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