cornflakes

plural noun

corn·flakes | \ ˈkȯrn-ˌflāks

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Definition of cornflakes

: toasted flakes made from the coarse meal of hulled corn for use as a breakfast cereal

Examples of cornflakes in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Place crushed cornflakes in a shallow bowl or tray. — Christopher Michel, Country Living, "Tender, Crunchy Air Fryer Fried Chicken," 17 Feb. 2021 White, flat, and similar in looks to cornflakes, poha, which comes in thick and thin varieties, is tasteless. — Annada Rathi, Bon Appétit, "There’s No Need to Ask Me What’s for Breakfast—It’s Always Kande Pohe," 2 Sep. 2020 Cereal, such as cornflakes, will work, too; as will snack foods, such as pretzels. — Jessie Sheehan, Washington Post, "This no-bake coconut cream pie plays it cool with a chocolate cookie crust," 12 Aug. 2020

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24 Feb 2021

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“Cornflakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornflakes. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.

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cornflakes

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cornflakes

: toasted flakes made from kernels of corn (sense 1) and used as a breakfast cereal

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