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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From ripe peaches to sweet corn to juicy watermelon, the summer season brings with it a bounty of tasty, fresh produce.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Fresh tomatoes, okra, sweet corn, and lima beans are the stars of this dish, but the savory herbs and buttery bacon drippings really pull it together.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Fresh sweet corn and a generous amount of zucchini star in a simple summer soup, ready in just 35 minutes.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
19 June 2026
Onion Onions may benefit from the same outer-layer removal principle that protects sweet corn kernels.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Fresh tomatoes, okra, sweet corn, and lima beans are the stars of this dish, but the savory herbs and buttery bacon drippings really pull it together.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Fresh sweet corn and a generous amount of zucchini star in a simple summer soup, ready in just 35 minutes.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
19 June 2026
Onion Onions may benefit from the same outer-layer removal principle that protects sweet corn kernels.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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“Sweet corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20corn. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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