sweet corn
noun
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web For the main, consider the Lebanese Dog with tahini, tabbouleh and garlic sauce; a dog topped with sweet corn and barbecue onions with parmesan or a Southwest chili slaw dog with chipotle mayo. 
Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Take advantage of the abundance of fresh sweet corn that comes with summer and save it for the rest of the year. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 But the food itself — clams and various shellfish, sweet corn and new potatoes, all showered with Old Bay Seasoning — plus the way it is served in a big pile at the center of the table, bring carefree, summertime joy indoors, too. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Heirloom varieties of sweet corn contain something called phytoglycogen, which is what makes the kernels creamy. Bee Wilson, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 Today Michigan growers annually produce about 86 million pounds of sweet corn worth $21.8 million. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2022 The item features roasted sweet corn, mayonnaise, hot sauce, cheese, and Mexican spices. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2022 If sweet corn is in season, this gorgeous salad is a must-make potluck side dish. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 When just picked, sweet corn has at least twice the sugar content of field corn. Bee Wilson, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 See More
Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Take advantage of the abundance of fresh sweet corn that comes with summer and save it for the rest of the year. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 But the food itself — clams and various shellfish, sweet corn and new potatoes, all showered with Old Bay Seasoning — plus the way it is served in a big pile at the center of the table, bring carefree, summertime joy indoors, too. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Heirloom varieties of sweet corn contain something called phytoglycogen, which is what makes the kernels creamy. Bee Wilson, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 Today Michigan growers annually produce about 86 million pounds of sweet corn worth $21.8 million. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2022 The item features roasted sweet corn, mayonnaise, hot sauce, cheese, and Mexican spices. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2022 If sweet corn is in season, this gorgeous salad is a must-make potluck side dish. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 When just picked, sweet corn has at least twice the sugar content of field corn. Bee Wilson, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1646, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
sweet corn
noun
: corn with kernels rich in sugar that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable while young