corn on the cob
noun phrase
: ears of corn with or without their leafy outer covering
Husk the corn on the cob and cut off the kernels.—
Linda Gassenheimer
Linda GassenheimerVisitors to the barn will see colorful vegetables like tomatoes, corn on the cob and peppers available for purchase …—Shari Harris
Shari Harris
especially
: sweet corn kernels cooked on and eaten from the corncob
Hot buttered corn on the cob is one of summer's most perfect pleasures. —Bon Appetit
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Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger spoke about the importance of volunteerism as fire men and women and their families enjoyed a down-home BBQ of ribs, hot dogs and corn on the cob, while kids did arts and crafts at the Southampton Firehouse.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Unlike, say, corn on the cob, watermelon is typically eaten raw, so potential pathogens aren’t killed off by cooking.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 June 2025
It’s served with cilantro-lime rice, mixed vegetables, corn on the cob, pickled red onion, tomato relish, sour cream, and flour tortillas for a festive coastal experience.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Fruit for cobblers, corn on the cob, squash for days, and herbs aplenty fill our bags at the farmers’ market.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Unlike, say, corn on the cob, watermelon is typically eaten raw, so potential pathogens aren’t killed off by cooking.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 June 2025
It’s served with cilantro-lime rice, mixed vegetables, corn on the cob, pickled red onion, tomato relish, sour cream, and flour tortillas for a festive coastal experience.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Fruit for cobblers, corn on the cob, squash for days, and herbs aplenty fill our bags at the farmers’ market.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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“Corn on the cob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20on%20the%20cob. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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