corn maze

noun

plural corn mazes
: a maze created in a corn field by cutting paths through the growing cornstalks
Looking for a fun fall activity that isn't apple or pumpkin picking? … With twisted pathways and intricate designs, a corn maze offers the perfect challenge for the whole family.Catherine Messier

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The roughly 70-acre site once housed the popular corn maze, The Farmstead. Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026 The farm hosts an annual fall festival, which features a petting zoo, a corn maze and a pumpkin patch. Nick Lentz, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corn maze was in 1988

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“Corn maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20maze. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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