Cob

Pronunciation: /kɑb/

Definitions of cob

noun a male swan

Example Sentences

A1 I picked a ripe cob of corn from the field.

A2 She roasted a cob of sweet potato for dinner.

B1 The farmer harvested several cobs of wheat from the field.

B2 The chef grilled a cob of corn on the barbecue.

C1 The market was full of fresh cobs of vegetables and fruits.

C2 The artisan crafted a beautiful cob of glass for the art exhibition.

Examples of cob in a Sentence

formal The farmer harvested the corn cob from the field.

informal I love eating corn on the cob during summer BBQs.

slang Let's go grab a cob of corn from the market.

figurative The old house had a cobweb in every corner.

Grammatical Forms of cob

• past tense: cobbled
• plural: cobs
• comparative: cobber
• superlative: cobbest
• present tense: cob
• future tense: will cob
• perfect tense: have cobbed
• continuous tense: is cobbing
• singular: cob
• positive degree: cob
• infinitive: to cob
• gerund: cobbing
• participle: cobbed

Origin and Evolution of cob

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'cob' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'coppe' meaning 'head' or 'top'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cob' evolved to also refer to a small rounded mass or lump, as well as a type of bread loaf or a male swan. It has also been used to describe a type of horse or pony with a stout build.