corn maze

noun

plural corn mazes
: a maze created in a corn field by cutting paths through the growing cornstalks
Looking for a fun fall activity that isn't apple or pumpkin picking? … With twisted pathways and intricate designs, a corn maze offers the perfect challenge for the whole family.—Catherine Messier

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Autumn eats and beers are on the menu at restaurants and breweries around the city, and nearby farms host weekend events with corn mazes, wagon rides, and other family fun. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The majority of the patch’s family-friendly activities are open during the festival, save for its corn maze. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Across the peninsula, farms welcome visitors for cider-making, corn mazes, and seasonal markets. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Bring your family and friends, leave the cell phones tucked in your bag and have fun trying to find hidden surprises and the exit to acres upon acres of corn maze. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corn maze

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of corn maze was in 1988

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“Corn maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20maze. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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