cornmeal

noun

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

Examples of cornmeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Slices of green tomato are dredged in a cornmeal mixture and fried until golden, crispy brown. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024 These flavorful bundles consist of cornmeal dough filled with a savory mixture of meats, olives, raisins and spices, all wrapped in banana leaves and boiled. Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Here's a list: Medium grind yellow cornmeal: Medium grind cornmeal is the perfect size for good texture while still incorporating into the batter—letting the batter rest also helps saturate the cornmeal for a really nice toothsome yet tender texture. Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024 Made from a batter of cornmeal and flour, it’s cooked on a griddle and often served alongside soups, stews or main dishes. Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cornmeal 

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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 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cornmeal

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

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