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

Recent Examples on the Web

Unusual freezes in Florida in early 2026, for example, hit a variety of crops – including citrus, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes and sweet corn – leading to yield losses and higher prices. — Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

When the sweet corn is still plump and juicy, mix it with grits for a summery spin on shrimp and grits (grits are corn, after all). — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Fell also recommends using tall plants for support, including okra or sweet corn; dwarf varieties of corn are known to do well in containers. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Next to seemingly endless rows of bell peppers, sweet corn and leafy greens at B & T Farms stand thousand-gallon drums of nitrogen fertilizer, the cost of which has increased 125% since 2020 amid supply shocks and wars around the world. — Chase Hunter, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sweet corn

• adorn
• airborne
• blackthorn
• broomcorn
• buckhorn
• buckthorn
• careworn
• firstborn
• foodborne
• forborne
• forewarn
• forlorn

Kids Definition

sweet corn

noun

: corn with soft kernels containing a large amount of sugar