How to Use cob in a Sentence

cob

noun
  • We had corn on the cob.
  • She used a knife to cut the corn from the cob.
  • Rub your cob with a slice of buttered bread.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • To make the corn juice, slice corn off the cob and run through a juicer.
    — Helin Jung, Cosmopolitan, 20 Feb. 2014
  • Here is an easy recipe that uses corn cut right from the cob.
    — David Holloway | [email protected], al, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Cut the kernels off the corn cobs and place them in a large bowl.
    — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Make snow cones, caramel corn, corn on the cob or soft pretzels.
    — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 May 2021
  • Hold the corn by the uncut end, shake and let the cob fall out.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 July 2020
  • In this case, the corn kernels are fresh, cut right off the cob.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 30 June 2021
  • Grilling corn on the cob in their husk gives a smoky flavor to the corn.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Let the corn cool to touch, then slice kernels off the cob and set aside.
    — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
  • Cut each cob in half for buffet-sized servings.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • Cut each cob in half for buffet-sized servings.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Cut each cob in half for buffet-sized servings.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Cut the corn kernels straight from the cob for the freshest taste.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Remove and cool to the touch, then cut the kernels from the cobs.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
  • And for good measure, a segment of corn on the cob comes with it.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2021
  • The corn is available in a cup, on the cob or over tortilla chips.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022
  • When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Didn't get a chance to eat buttery corn on the cob and elephant ears?
    — Lilly St. Angelo, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Once the corn is cool enough to handle, slice the kernels off the cob.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Sun-Sentinel.com, 11 May 2017
  • When native corn ripens, cut the kernels from the cob and add to the mix.
    — Linda Giuca and Chris Prosperi, courant.com, 21 June 2017
  • This method is faster and far less messy than completing the steps cob by cob.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Just tuck the small end of the cob into the hole in the center of the pan.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 20 June 2018
  • The bake includes a dozen clams, sweet potato, corn on the cob, bread and more.
    — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Sides include corn-on-the-cob, fries, onion rings, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and green beans.
    — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Check for signs of insects, like holes in the husk or mushiness at the top of the cob.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
  • Cut the corn off the cob, and take the tails off the shrimp and toss with the sausage and diced potatoes.
    — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Then, hold the cob vertically with the tip side up on the board.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2022
  • Cutting fresh corn from the cob is a must for these cheery summer pizzas.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026

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