corn

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun British English

n. the main grain crop grown in a specific country, such as wheat in England or oats in Scotland.

n. the primary cereal crop of a region; historically used in British English to refer to wheat or other local grains.

“In the old days, the price of corn determined the cost of bread.”

“The repeal of the Corn Laws in the nineteenth century was a pivotal moment in British economic history.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal · Humorous

n. something like a joke, movie, or song that is too sentimental or old-fashioned.

n. material that is trite, sentimental, or old-fashioned in a way that is perceived as uncool or embarrassing.

“The movie was full of corn, but I still enjoyed the happy ending.”

“Critics dismissed the script as pure corn, citing its reliance on tired romantic tropes and predictable dialogue.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine

n. a small, painful area of hard skin on your toe or foot.

n. a local thickening of the skin, usually on or between the toes, caused by pressure or friction.

Español:callo

“He had to buy new shoes because his old ones were causing a corn on his toe.”

“The podiatrist recommended specialized pads to relieve the pressure on the painful corn.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Slang · Informal

n. a word used on social media to talk about adult content without being blocked.

n. an algorithmic euphemism used on social media platforms to bypass content filters when referring to pornography.

“Users often use the word corn on video apps to avoid getting their accounts banned.”

“The rise of 'algospeak' has led to the adoption of terms like corn to discuss restricted topics on highly moderated platforms.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking

v. to preserve meat by using large grains of salt.

v. to preserve food, especially beef, by curing it in brine or with coarse salt crystals.

“My grandmother used to corn her own beef for the holidays.”

“The traditional method to corn the brisket involves a lengthy soaking period in a heavily seasoned brine.”