sweet corn
noun
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
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Some Southern cooks are diehard for sweet corn pudding recipes, but this recipe makes a strong case for going savory.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
It is aged to perfection delivering a smooth, full-bodied bourbon that balances sweet corn richness with subtle oak and spice.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Menu items that stood out include the sweet corn bisque, smoked pork cheeks and the elote appetizer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Boiling and grilling are the most popular methods for preparing sweet corn.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
It is aged to perfection delivering a smooth, full-bodied bourbon that balances sweet corn richness with subtle oak and spice.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Menu items that stood out include the sweet corn bisque, smoked pork cheeks and the elote appetizer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Boiling and grilling are the most popular methods for preparing sweet corn.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sweet corn
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“Sweet corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20corn. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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