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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People on social media often recommend making your own dry shampoo using cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking soda, arrowroot, and other ingredients.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Add cornstarch, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, sugar, paprika, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the oil; shake until combined.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
For a soup recipe that features 8 cups of stock, for example, in a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup cornstarch with ¼ cup stock.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Make batter: While oil heats, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dry mustard in a large bowl.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Add cornstarch, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, sugar, paprika, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the oil; shake until combined.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
For a soup recipe that features 8 cups of stock, for example, in a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup cornstarch with ¼ cup stock.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Make batter: While oil heats, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dry mustard in a large bowl.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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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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