cornflakes

plural noun

corn·​flakes ˈkȯrn-ˌflāks How to pronounce cornflakes (audio)
: toasted flakes made from the coarse meal of hulled corn for use as a breakfast cereal

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner — always a bowl of cornflakes and milk. — Bee Wilson, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2016 King Charles was seen speaking to staff on the cornflakes production line during his visit. — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Jan. 2023 Having expected nothing more than bread, I had been pleasantly surprised by the spread of ham, cheese, yogurt, fruit and cornflakes, as well as the espresso machine. — Erin Henk, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 The backpacks typically include non-perishables and healthier options like raisins, cornflakes, granola bars and juices. — al, 20 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for cornflakes

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First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornflakes was in 1907

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cornflakes

plural noun
corn·​flakes -ˌflāks How to pronounce cornflakes (audio)
: toasted flakes made from hulled kernels of corn and used as a breakfast cereal
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