Cornhusker

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrnˌhʌskər/

Definitions of cornhusker

noun a person from the state of Nebraska, especially a member or supporter of the University of Nebraska athletic teams

Example Sentences

A1 A cornhusker is a person who removes the husks from corn.

A2 In Nebraska, a cornhusker is a term used to refer to a person who grows or harvests corn.

B1 The cornhusker used a special tool to remove the husks from the corn.

B2 The cornhusker competition at the state fair showcased the skills of many farmers.

C1 The history of the cornhusker tradition dates back to the early settlers in the Midwest.

C2 As a proud cornhusker, he took great pride in his family's long history of farming corn in the region.

Examples of cornhusker in a Sentence

formal The cornhusker is a term used to refer to a resident of Nebraska.

informal My friend from Nebraska proudly calls himself a cornhusker.

slang I heard that cornhusker team is doing really well this season.

figurative She was a true cornhusker, always hardworking and resilient.

Grammatical Forms of cornhusker

• past tense: cornhusked
• plural: cornhuskers
• comparative: more cornhusker
• superlative: most cornhusker
• present tense: cornhusks
• future tense: will cornhusk
• perfect tense: have cornhusked
• continuous tense: is cornhusking
• singular: cornhusker
• positive degree: cornhusker
• infinitive: to cornhusk
• gerund: cornhusking
• participle: cornhusked

Origin and Evolution of cornhusker

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cornhusker' originated from the United States and was used to refer to people who husked corn, or removed the husks from corn cobs.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cornhusker' evolved to refer specifically to people from the state of Nebraska, known as the Cornhusker State. It is now commonly used to refer to residents of Nebraska or fans of the University of Nebraska's sports teams.