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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My version, with sweet corn and creamy, earthy baby lima beans, comes together quickly in a skillet and includes andouille sausage and peaches.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
In summer, they’re often served alongside sweet corn and ripe tomatoes, making for a fresh, flavorful plate that celebrates the bounty of the Bay and surrounding farms.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
There were two pastas: a rich dish of cappelletti with sweet corn, morels and a dash of pecorino.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The custard is sandwiched between crispy, sweet corn shortbread cookies — a nod to backyard cookouts, the website said.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
In summer, they’re often served alongside sweet corn and ripe tomatoes, making for a fresh, flavorful plate that celebrates the bounty of the Bay and surrounding farms.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
There were two pastas: a rich dish of cappelletti with sweet corn, morels and a dash of pecorino.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The custard is sandwiched between crispy, sweet corn shortbread cookies — a nod to backyard cookouts, the website said.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 31 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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