cornmeal

noun

corn·​meal ˈkȯrn-ˌmēl How to pronounce cornmeal (audio)
: meal ground from corn

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However, because cornmeal is coarser, the texture of your tortillas will vary slightly. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 Stir together cornmeal, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, and remaining 3/4 cup flour in a third shallow bowl. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 Salt Rising Bread First sponge: 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Scald milk, cool to lukewarm, add cornmeal, salt and sugar. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025 Dredge okra in cornmeal mixture, pressing to coat all sides. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornmeal

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornmeal was in 1749

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“Cornmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornmeal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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cornmeal

noun
corn·​meal ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˈmē(ə)l How to pronounce cornmeal (audio)
-ˌmēl
: meal ground from corn

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