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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Cook up some ears of sweet corn the easy way by roasting them in the oven.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Keep lettuces going a bit longer with some shade cloth, and succession plant sweet corn for a late harvest.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The Chinese-style dumplings are fresh, piping hot and made with tasty fillings such as chicken and sweet corn and shrimp and pork.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Order the sweet corn tortellini, lobster linguine, a Sunday night spaghetti and meatballs special, American wagyu ribeye from Abatti Ranch in San Diego County and Australian wagyu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Keep lettuces going a bit longer with some shade cloth, and succession plant sweet corn for a late harvest.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The Chinese-style dumplings are fresh, piping hot and made with tasty fillings such as chicken and sweet corn and shrimp and pork.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Order the sweet corn tortellini, lobster linguine, a Sunday night spaghetti and meatballs special, American wagyu ribeye from Abatti Ranch in San Diego County and Australian wagyu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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“Sweet corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20corn. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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