Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corncob
noun
/ˈkɔrnkɒb/
Definition
The central core of an ear of corn after the kernels have been removed.
Examples
- After the corn was harvested, all that was left were a few empty corncobs in the field.
- She used the corncob to create a fun craft project for her kids.
- The animal nibbling on the corncob was a raccoon looking for an easy snack.
Meaning
A corncob is the remaining part of the ear of corn, which is typically cylindrical and serves as the support structure for the kernels.
Synonyms
- cob
- ear
