cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch 
: starch made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles
Examples of cornstarch in a Sentence
I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
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Grab a handful of mochi, roll into a ball, dip in cornstarch until no longer sticky, then flatten into a pancake about 1/4 inch thick and at least 5 inches wide.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Toss tofu sticks in a mix of cornstarch, spices, and sesame seeds.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Stir together flour, cornstarch, black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper in a separate shallow bowl.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Rich, tangy and intense, lemon curd is a spread made with eggs, cornstarch, butter and fresh lemon.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Toss tofu sticks in a mix of cornstarch, spices, and sesame seeds.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Stir together flour, cornstarch, black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper in a separate shallow bowl.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Rich, tangy and intense, lemon curd is a spread made with eggs, cornstarch, butter and fresh lemon.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
-ˌstärch
: a fine starch made from corn and used in foods for thickening, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in making adhesives and sizes for papers and textiles
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