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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Summer plantings of sweet corn, cucumbers, and chard can all go in the ground later in the month for early fall harvests. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 This sandwich combines summer's greatest hits—heirloom tomatoes, basil, and sweet corn. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 25 June 2026 From ripe peaches to sweet corn to juicy watermelon, the summer season brings with it a bounty of tasty, fresh produce. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 Research shows that carotenoid content in frozen sweet corn remains roughly unchanged or slightly lower than that of unprocessed corn. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 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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