sweet corn

noun

: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar

Examples of sweet corn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Owner Tony Choe’s interpretation of onigiri is far from traditional, using both white and purple sushi rice to surround fillings of spicy tuna, sweet corn and Spam. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

This light, summery soup is filled with fresh sweet corn and zucchini, and topped with savory bacon bits. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Watermelon, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, berries, zucchini, cucumbers and other fresh favorites become staples at poolside barbecues, family picnics and neighborhood cookouts. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Summer is the best time to dine out in Denver, when farm-to-table restaurants become abundant with fresh Colorado produce such as Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn and Palisade peaches. — Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sweet corn

• adorn
• airborne
• blackthorn
• broomcorn
• buckhorn
• buckthorn
• careworn
• firstborn
• foodborne
• forborne
• forewarn
• forlorn

Kids Definition

sweet corn

noun

: corn with soft kernels containing a large amount of sugar