sweet corn

Frequency: 8.525.6 per million words

A variety of maize with high sugar content, eaten as a vegetable. Usually 'sweetcorn' in BrE.

cornADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

sweet

Examples (10)

  • We grilled sweet corn at the barbecue last night.
  • The farmer's market has the best sweet corn in summer.
  • She served sweet corn with butter and herbs.
  • Fresh sweet corn is perfect for corn on the cob.
  • The children love eating sweet corn kernels.
  • Frozen sweet corn is available year-round in stores.
  • They planted rows of sweet corn in their garden.
  • Canned sweet corn is convenient for quick meals.
  • The recipe calls for two cups of sweet corn.
  • Organic sweet corn costs more but tastes better.