Synonyms for

Corn

Verb / kɔ:rn / Another word for corn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Corn is a type of grain that is grown for food or for its seeds. It is often used to make popcorn or cornbread.

Synonyms & similar words

cornwhisky cornwhiskey indiancorn ediblecorn zeamays clavus maize maize sweetcorn popcorn cornmeal hominy grits polenta tortillas cornbread cornflakes cornstarch moonshine

Synonyms by register

Formal

maize cereal grain grain crop

Informal

corny cheesy hokey

Literary

golden grain amber crop

Antonyms

barren unproductive infertile barrenness sterility

Common collocations

  • sweet corn
  • corn on the cob
  • corn syrup
  • corn flakes
  • popcorn
  • corn maze
  • cornfield
  • corn starch

Word family

noun corn
adjective corny

Usage note

In American English, 'corn' typically refers to maize. In British English, 'corn' can refer to any cereal grain, with maize being specified if needed. The adjective 'corny' describes something that is humorously old-fashioned or sentimental.

Example sentences

  1. I planted corn in my garden this year.
  2. My favorite snack is popcorn.
  3. I used cornmeal to make cornbread.
  4. The farmers harvested the field corn.
  5. We had grits for breakfast this morning.

Quotes

  • I love the smell of fresh corn in the summer. - Unknown
  • “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • “All I ever wanted was a piece of cornbread, and here it is.” - Toni Morrison

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