Synonyms of corn

corn

noun

ˈkȯrn 

as in sludge

something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental

a story about a lost puppy that was pure corn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sludge
• goo
• mush
• rubbish
• soap opera
• slush
• schmaltz
• tripe
• claptrap
• drivel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corn

Kaolin and bentonite team up with colloidal clay to soak up excess sebum and sweep away pore-clogging buildup, while corn mint powder lends a little extra oil-absorbing power. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

The buck was sighted near the 18-acre corn patch his father-in-law worked. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Over time, the children planted pumpkins, sunflowers and, most recently, corn. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026