Corncob

usgb/ˈkɔːrnkɑːb/
noun

The hard, cylindrical part in the center of a corn ear, where the kernels grow.

She is eating corn straight from the corncob.
Visual representation of "corncob" - The hard, cylindrical part in the center of a corn ear, where the kernels grow.

Often appears as...

  • eat off the corncob
  • smoke a corncob pipe
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Visual representation of "corncob"
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Eating Context

Corncob is often mentioned when talking about eating corn in its natural state, not canned or off the cob.

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At the barbecue, we grilled chicken and ate fresh corn right off the corncob.
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Agricultural Attachment

'Corncob' can imply familiarity with farming or rural life as it references part of the crop itself.

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Farmers removed the corn kernels from the corncob before feeding the leftovers to livestock.
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Natural Imagery

The word 'corncob' can evoke images of the autumn season or harvest time in cultural contexts.

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Decorations with pumpkins and corncobs adorned the harvest festival.
Visual representation of the word "Corncob"

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