sweet corn

noun

: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar

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The dish is rounded out with buttermilk and sweet corn elements, including a crisp cornmeal sable and roasted corn white chocolate. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Owner Tony Choe’s interpretation of onigiri is far from traditional, using both white and purple sushi rice to surround fillings of spicy tuna, sweet corn and Spam. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 This light, summery soup is filled with fresh sweet corn and zucchini, and topped with savory bacon bits. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Watermelon, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, berries, zucchini, cucumbers and other fresh favorites become staples at poolside barbecues, family picnics and neighborhood cookouts. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweet corn

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweet corn was in 1646

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sweet corn

noun
: corn with soft kernels containing a large amount of sugar

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