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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Naturally sweet corn stands up well with a buttery, garlicky, light cream sauce that's made with Boursin holding it together. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 Spinach and strawberries top the Dirty Dozen, while pineapple and sweet corn head the Clean Fifteen. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 June 2025 The bourbon is smooth and flavorful on the palate, featuring flavors of caramel, baking spice, roasted nuts, and a zesty rye bite balanced by sweet corn richness. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 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, 12 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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sweet corn

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

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