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cob Synonyms

Another word for cob

Choosing another word for cob depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The central, cylindrical, woody core of an ear of maize (corn) to which the kernels are attached.

Usage Example

"After eating the sweet corn, we tossed the bare cobs into the compost bin."

Strongest
corncob

• noun (Context 2)

A small, round loaf of bread or bread roll with a crusty exterior.

Usage Example

"She ordered a bowl of tomato soup served with a warm crusty bap."

Strong
bap
roll
bun

• verb (Context 3)

To strike, beat, or throw something at (someone or something).

Usage Example

"The children were scolded for trying to chuck stones into the pond."

Strong
chuck
lob
pelt

Opposites of cob

The opposite of cob shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pen
See all opposites of cob

• Nearby Words

coax
coaxial
coaxingly
cob
cobalt
cobb salad
cobble

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cob. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cob
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