Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corn
Noun
/kɔːrn/
Definition
A tall plant grown for its yellow edible grains that are used as food and animal feed.
Examples
- Corn is a staple food in many countries.
- She bought corn on the cob for the barbecue.
- The cornfield stretched as far as the eye could see.
Meaning
Corn refers to a cereal plant that yields large grains, used for a wide range of food products as well as for animal feed.
Synonyms
- Maize
- Grain
- Sweetcorn
