young corn

Frequency: 4.54.1 per million words

Refers to a cereal crop in its early stages of growth, primarily in BrE.

cornADJECTIVE + NOUN

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young

Examples (10)

  • The fields were vibrant green with tender young corn.
  • A late frost could easily damage the delicate young corn.
  • Farmers were hopeful for a good harvest as they watched the young corn grow.
  • The morning dew glistened on the blades of the young corn.
  • We walked carefully between the rows, trying not to trample the young corn.
  • Pests are a significant threat to young corn before it has fully developed.
  • In early spring, the countryside is a patchwork of fields filled with young corn.
  • Applying the right fertilizer is crucial for the healthy development of young corn.
  • The recent rainfall has been perfect for the young corn.
  • He remembered helping his father sow the fields that would soon sprout with young corn.