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

Others munched on popcorn and hot dogs covered with sweet corn relish and corn-bacon jam in anticipation of the game. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Moyle, for his part, said sweet corn could be planted throughout the year and that the land was used for agriculture. — Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026

This recipe is simple to pull together, but packs an incredible amount of flavor from sautéed okra, sweet corn, Cajun spices, and garlic breadcrumbs. — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026

The dish is rounded out with buttermilk and sweet corn elements, including a crisp cornmeal sable and roasted corn white chocolate. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 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