cornmeal

noun

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

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Finally, the cornmeal in this recipe adds great texture and gives the muffins a rustic finish. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 In the third, mix the cornmeal and breadcrumbs. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 This chocolate version of the Southern classic swaps cornmeal for cocoa and adds evaporated milk for what can only be described as brownie batter in a piecrust. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026 This layer-free tamale pie makes a homey, comforting meal packed with a filling of ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn that gets finished with a layer of gooey cheese. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026 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 23 May. 2026.

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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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