Corn ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Corn ( noun )

1. A cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc.
2. The grains of this plant, used as food for human beings and livestock.
3. The plants of this kind collectively.
4. A single seed of this plant.

Origin:

Old english corn, of germanic origin; related to dutch koren and german korn.

Examples:

1. Farmers grew corn, wheat and soybeans on the land.
2. The corn was ready for harvest.
3. She shucked the corn to prepare it for boiling.
4. The corn on the cob was grilled to perfection.
5. The price of corn has risen significantly in the last few months.

(As a verb)

Corn ( verb )

1. A cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc.
2. The grains of this plant, used as food for human beings and livestock.
3. The plants of this kind collectively.
4. A single seed of this plant.

Origin:

Old english corn, of germanic origin; related to dutch koren and german korn.

Examples:

1. Farmers grew corn, wheat and soybeans on the land.
2. The corn was ready for harvest.
3. She shucked the corn to prepare it for boiling.
4. The corn on the cob was grilled to perfection.
5. The price of corn has risen significantly in the last few months.