cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch 
: starch made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles
Examples of cornstarch in a Sentence
I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
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Sprinkle the stain with a thick layer (one-fourth inch) of cornstarch or talcum powder.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Veith’s inspiration came while playing with his children and a mix of cornstarch and water called oobleck.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
The only distinct difference is the addition of cornstarch in Kroger’s version.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Add the egg, cornstarch and lemon zest and mix well.
—Sami Tamimi
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Veith’s inspiration came while playing with his children and a mix of cornstarch and water called oobleck.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
The only distinct difference is the addition of cornstarch in Kroger’s version.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Add the egg, cornstarch and lemon zest and mix well.
—Sami Tamimi
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cornstarch
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“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
-ˌstärch
: a fine starch made from corn and used in foods for thickening, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in making adhesives and sizes for papers and textiles
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