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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As soon as ears of Georgia sweet corn arrive in abundance at farmers' markets and grocery stores in early summer, my grandmother’s kitchen becomes abuzz with shucking and silking. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025 Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder This chicken-corn chowder combines smoky bacon, jalapeños, sweet corn, and Yukon potatoes for a rich, flavorful dish. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 The housemade pastas deserve high praise for their thickness, their texture and flavor all on their own, so that the pleasure of pappardelle is increased by a wild boar ragù, and agnolotti contain sweet corn with crispy prosciutto and dash of chili oil. John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 The crab hush puppies are golden and crisp, served with a sweet corn remoulade and scallions for the perfect bite of richness and freshness. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweet corn

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweet corn was in 1646

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“Sweet corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20corn. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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sweet corn

noun
: corn with soft kernels containing a large amount of sugar

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