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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Menu items that stood out include the sweet corn bisque, smoked pork cheeks and the elote appetizer.
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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
With water, sweet corn, brown sugar and herbal undertones emerge.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Over the years, the plant moved away from other crops, leaving peas and sweet corn behind to focus on pumpkins.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
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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
With water, sweet corn, brown sugar and herbal undertones emerge.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Over the years, the plant moved away from other crops, leaving peas and sweet corn behind to focus on pumpkins.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 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 1 Oct. 2025.
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