cornstalk

noun

corn·​stalk ˈkȯrn-ˌstȯk 

: a stalk of corn

Examples of cornstalk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For even more perks, try growing several rows of branching sunflowers as a natural windbreak to keep cornstalks from toppling over in windy weather. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025

Dracaena Botanical Name: Dracaena spp Sunlight: Bright, indirect to moderate Soil: Well-draining Also known as corn plant because the strappy leaves resemble a cornstalk, this plant is easy to propagate. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 May 2025

Nests can take up to three months to build, and typically contain sticks, grass, moss, cornstalks, lichen, fine woody material, downy feathers and sometimes greenery. —Charna Flam, People.com, 1 May 2025

Each cornstalk sample should be collected by cutting an 8-inch section between 6 and 14 inches above the ground. —Dr. Haiying Tao, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cornstalk

• lesser cornstalk borer

Rhymes for cornstalk

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke

Kids Definition

cornstalk

noun

corn·​stalk ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˌstȯk 

: a stalk of corn