cornmeal

noun

corn·​meal ˈkȯrn-ˌmēl 

: meal ground from corn

Examples of cornmeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal mix, milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Purchase organic flour, cornmeal, and bread mixes at the Bridgeton Mill. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 2 Sep. 2026

When Dolly was born, the 4th of 12 children, her parents had to pay the doctor in cornmeal. — Scott Simon, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cornmeal

• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel
• conceal
• congeal
• coquille
• corneal
• flywheel
• genteel
• handwheel

Kids Definition

cornmeal

noun

corn·​meal ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˈmē(ə)l 

-ˌmēl

: meal ground from corn