Cornsilk

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrnˌsɪlk/

Definitions of cornsilk

noun the long, silky fibers that surround the kernels of an ear of corn

Example Sentences

A1 Cornsilk is the silky tassel on an ear of corn.

A2 She collected some cornsilk to use in her craft project.

B1 The farmer noticed the cornsilk turning brown, indicating the corn was ready for harvest.

B2 The chef used cornsilk as a garnish for the dish, adding a touch of elegance.

C1 The artist incorporated dried cornsilk into her mixed media masterpiece.

C2 The botanist studied the genetic makeup of cornsilk to understand its role in pollination.

Examples of cornsilk in a Sentence

formal The delicate strands of cornsilk shimmered in the sunlight as the farmer harvested the corn.

informal I love running my fingers through the soft cornsilk while I'm shucking corn.

slang Hey, can you pass me that cornsilk so I can tie up this bundle of corn?

figurative Her hair was as smooth and shiny as cornsilk, flowing down her back in golden waves.

Grammatical Forms of cornsilk

• past tense: cornsilked
• plural: cornsilks
• comparative: more cornsilk
• superlative: most cornsilk
• present tense: cornsilks
• future tense: will cornsilk
• perfect tense: have cornsilked
• continuous tense: is cornsilking
• singular: cornsilk
• positive degree: cornsilk
• infinitive: to cornsilk
• gerund: cornsilking
• participle: cornsilking

Origin and Evolution of cornsilk

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cornsilk' originated from the combination of 'corn' referring to maize and 'silk' describing the fine threads or fibers found on the ear of corn.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the fine threads on maize, 'cornsilk' has evolved to also refer to the long, silky fibers found on the ears of corn and is commonly used in agriculture and culinary contexts.