cornstalk

noun

corn·​stalk ˈkȯrn-ˌstȯk How to pronounce cornstalk (audio)
: a stalk of corn

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And a winning streak that began in the Iowa cornstalks and — seemingly against all odds — continued for nine games, ended with a 9-2 Phillies loss in Seattle. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Zucchini vines may even use cornstalks as natural support, eliminating the need for extra trellising. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026 In addition to pumpkins, other fall decorations like solid color mums, tri-color mums, cornstalks and straw are also available to buy. — Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025 Kids can also enjoy pumpkin bounce pads, travel through a cornstalk tunnel and meet cute farm animals. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornstalk

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First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornstalk was in 1645

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“Cornstalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstalk. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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cornstalk

noun
corn·​stalk ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˌstȯk How to pronounce cornstalk (audio)
: a stalk of corn
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