corn bread

noun

: bread made with cornmeal

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As such, it’s usually paired with collard greens (whose green color represents U.S. money) and corn bread, which is the color of gold. Essence, 25 Nov. 2024 Cover the top of the hot turkey mixture with the seasoned cubes of corn bread, then return the cazuela to the oven and broil for about 5 minutes, until golden brown. Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024 The corn and honey cake is similar to your favorite corn bread, dense, gritty and full of corn flavor drenched in honey. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 The entrees are turkey with gravy and corn bread stuffing, prime rib, and plank-roasted salmon. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for corn bread 

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of corn bread was in 1719

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“Corn bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20bread. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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corn bread

noun
: bread made with cornmeal

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