cornmeal

noun

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

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As the bourbon opens up, additional aromas of yeasty, tangy unbaked sourdough bread, cornmeal cake and baking spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove emerge. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Colombian empanadas are usually made with a cornmeal shell, giving a crunchy exterior, while the inside is a juicy stew of various meats and potatoes. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025 In a mixing bowl, add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025 Though small, Calabash has a rather large claim: It’s been deemed the Seafood Capital of the World, thanks to a very specific method of frying fish and shrimp that involves a light dusting of flour or cornmeal before dunking it in hot oil. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 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 22 Aug. 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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