Corncob

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrnˌkɑb/

Definitions of corncob

noun the central cylindrical core of an ear of corn, to which the kernels are attached

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat corn on the cob.

A2 She roasted a corncob over the campfire.

B1 The farmer harvested a field of corncobs.

B2 The market was selling fresh corncobs for a low price.

C1 The chef created a delicious dish using grilled corncobs.

C2 The artist painted a still life of a corncob with intricate details.

Grammatical Forms of corncob

• plural: corncobs
• comparative: more corncob
• superlative: most corncob
• present tense: corncob
• future tense: will corncob
• perfect tense: has corncobbed
• continuous tense: is corncobbing
• singular: corncob
• positive degree: corncob
• infinitive: to corncob
• gerund: corncobbing
• participle: corncobbed

Origin and Evolution of corncob

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'corncob' originated from the combination of 'corn' referring to maize and 'cob' which means a central cylindrical structure.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the central cylindrical structure of maize, 'corncob' later came to refer to the entire ear of corn, including the kernels and husk. In modern times, 'corncob' is commonly used to refer to the dried central part of the maize ear used for various purposes like smoking pipes or as a natural scrubbing tool.