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
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Carb up after a morning job with the sweet corn cake and crab Benedict ($27).
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
Avocados, sweet corn, and pineapple top the EWG’s Clean Fifteen list.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
This hearty white chili is packed with chicken, beans and sweet corn simmered in a creamy, lightly spicy broth.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese Corn Opt for frozen kernels instead of canned for those long months when sweet corn isn't in season.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
Turn it into a party by setting up a variety of additional toppings so everyone can customize their bowl—ripe avocado, sliced jalapeños, sweet corn, and green onions are great options, to name a few.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
Adding old-fashioned creamed sweet corn, what our mothers and grandmothers might have called fried corn, to a pot of comforting grits ensures that this side dish will go with any meal, from brunch all the way through the dinner hour.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
Later, Allen’s career led him to R.C. Hatton, which grew sweet corn, cabbages, and sugar cane.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2024
The sweet corn and spicy jalapeño create the perfect flavor combination.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
Avocados, sweet corn, and pineapple top the EWG’s Clean Fifteen list.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
This hearty white chili is packed with chicken, beans and sweet corn simmered in a creamy, lightly spicy broth.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese Corn Opt for frozen kernels instead of canned for those long months when sweet corn isn't in season.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
Turn it into a party by setting up a variety of additional toppings so everyone can customize their bowl—ripe avocado, sliced jalapeños, sweet corn, and green onions are great options, to name a few.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
Adding old-fashioned creamed sweet corn, what our mothers and grandmothers might have called fried corn, to a pot of comforting grits ensures that this side dish will go with any meal, from brunch all the way through the dinner hour.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
Later, Allen’s career led him to R.C. Hatton, which grew sweet corn, cabbages, and sugar cane.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2024
The sweet corn and spicy jalapeño create the perfect flavor combination.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
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First Known Use
1646, in the meaning defined above
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sweet corn
noun
: corn with soft kernels containing a large amount of sugar
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