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

When the Ingallses return home their house is intact but their corn fields are destroyed. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026

The French corn harvest, at less than 10 million tons, is expected to be the lowest in two decades. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Dishes range from savory and comforting, like the locro quiteño soup made with chola potatoes and topped with crunchy chulpi corn, to bright and refreshing, like the peanutty ceviche popular in the coastal Manabí Province. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The best tortillas tasted distinctly of corn, with natural sweetness and earthy, toasted notes, while avoiding sour or flat flavors. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026