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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The palate offers flavors of baked apple, sweet corn, and pear.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Has anyone reading this been successful at growing popcorn or, for that matter, sweet corn?
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
There’s also all-you-can-eat roasted sweet corn, grown and donated by the nice folks at Tuxedo Corn.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
With sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, cheese, and a creamy dressing, this fresh salad is the perfect starter for warm summer months.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Has anyone reading this been successful at growing popcorn or, for that matter, sweet corn?
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
There’s also all-you-can-eat roasted sweet corn, grown and donated by the nice folks at Tuxedo Corn.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
With sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, cheese, and a creamy dressing, this fresh salad is the perfect starter for warm summer months.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 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 27 Jul. 2025.
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