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Definition of sweetcorn

sweetcorn

/ˈswiːt.kɔːrn/
sweet · corn
Plural:sweetcorns
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sweetcorn Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British The tender, sugary kernels or ears of a cultivated variety of maize (Zea mays), harvested while immature at the milk stage and eaten as a culinary vegetable.

Example

"She tossed a handful of boiled sweetcorn into the summer salad for extra crunch and sweetness."

2

British A variety of maize plant (Zea mays convar. saccharata) of the grass family Poaceae, cultivated in warm temperate and tropical regions for its high-sugar kernels.

Example

"The allotment holders planted several rows of sweetcorn in a block formation to ensure wind pollination."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The closed spelling 'sweetcorn' is standard in British and Commonwealth English, whereas American English typically uses the open compound 'sweet corn' or simply 'corn'.

• Nearby Words

sweetbay magnolia
sweetbox
sweetbread
sweetcorn
sweeten
sweetener
sweetening

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sweetcorn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sweetcorn
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