husk

verb

husked; husking; husks
Synonyms of husknext

transitive verb

: to strip the husk from
husker noun

Examples of husk in a Sentence

the tedious task of husking coconuts
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Just husk the corn, remove the silk and grill those cobs naked so they’re lightly charred, sweet, slightly crisp with a roasty popcorn taste. Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025 Examples include chopping bee, husking bee, logging bee, quilting bee, house- or barn-raising bee, sewing bee, spinning be, and, ultimately, spelling bee. Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025 Ingredients 4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked, silks removed 2 tsp. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023 The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, for example, lets guests husk coconuts, take ukulele and hula lessons, and rent GoPro cameras as part of its $50 daily resort fee. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 8 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for husk

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of husk was in 1562

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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husk. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

husk

1 of 2 noun
1
: a usually thin dry outer covering of various seeds or fruits (as barley and corn) : hull
2
: an outer layer : shell

husk

2 of 2 verb
: to strip the husk from
husker noun

Medical Definition

husk

noun
: hoose
an outbreak of husk was observed in a flock of 200 sheepVeterinary Bulletin

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