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Corn

UK /["/kɔːn/"]/US /["/kɔːrn/"]/

Definition

any plant that is grown for its grain, such as wheat; the grain of these plants

In simple words: A tall plant that has yellow seeds (kernels) that people eat.

Examples

  • a field of corn
  • **ears/sheaves of corn**
  • The corn is still green.
  • a field of standing corn
  • The major crops are wheat, barley and corn.
  • fresh corn and arugula salad
  • See your doctor if you have foot pain or corns.

Usage notes

Used commonly to refer to the plant or its edible seeds. Can be informal in certain contexts, especially when referring to corn snacks or dishes. Avoid using it in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'corn' like 'corners' of a car — imagine a yellow car in a field of corn.

Collocations

  • ripe
  • green
  • young
  • ear
  • sheaf
  • bag
  • grow
  • sow
  • cut
  • grow
  • field
  • harvest
  • mill
  • field
  • Indian
  • sweet
  • ear
  • bushel
  • field
  • plant
  • grow
  • produce
  • grow
  • field
  • crop
  • harvest
  • corn on the cob
  • field
  • Indian
  • sweet
  • ear
  • bushel
  • field
  • plant
  • grow
  • produce
  • grow
  • field
  • crop
  • harvest
  • corn on the cob
  • have
  • suffer from
  • treat

Synonyms

  • maize
  • sweet corn
  • field corn

Antonyms

  • none

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'corn' with 'maize' in different regions.
  • Using 'corns' when referring to multiple types; 'corn' is both singular and plural.