cornmeal

noun

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

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This cornbread is tender thanks to buttermilk and melted butter—just make certain to buy cornmeal that is certified as gluten-free. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025 Once these ingredients are melted, pour in 2 cups of quick-cooking oats, 2 cups of bird seed, 1 cup of flour, and 1 cup of yellow cornmeal. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 All about livermush The breakfast and lunch staple largely attributed to Western North Carolina is made with pork liver, pork scraps, cornmeal and seasoning. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025 Dave's Killer Bread Oats & Blues Featuring a unique crunchy crust rolled in oats and blue cornmeal, Dave's Killer Bread Oats & Blues has a soft texture, a hint of sweetness and delivers whole grains in every bite. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornmeal

Word History

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 31 Dec. 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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