cornmeal

noun

corn·​meal ˈkȯrn-ˌmēl How to pronounce cornmeal (audio)
: meal ground from corn

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The affected products include quinoa, cornmeal, polenta, coconut shreds and walnuts. Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025 The sausage or weiner is dipped in a batter made of bread crumbs rather than cornmeal, and often paired with melty cheese and sometimes even squid ink. Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025 Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Katie Workman, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025 Menu highlights include a Polenta Bar, featuring creamy stone-ground cornmeal served with a choice of rich ragùs like short ribs or goulash. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornmeal

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First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornmeal was in 1749

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“Cornmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornmeal. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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cornmeal

noun
corn·​meal ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˈmē(ə)l How to pronounce cornmeal (audio)
-ˌmēl
: meal ground from corn

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