cornmeal

noun

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

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Also, avocado toast, French toast, veggie omelet, biscuits and gravy, savory crepe, liege waffle, classic Benedict, cornmeal pancakes, smoked salmon and more. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 That includes a family-style brunch antipasti and a second course choice from a variety of brunch-appropriate entrees, including cornmeal pancakes with bananas Foster compote, eggs Benedist with potato pave and more. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Keep an eye out at the grocery and stay away from cornmeal MIX, which includes flour. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024 However, because cornmeal is coarser, the texture of your tortillas will vary slightly. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 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 11 Jul. 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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