cornmeal

noun

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

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Brown rice, farro, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, almond flour, and other specialty flours can all go rancid faster than expected when stored in a warm kitchen. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 Scatter shortening over top and process until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, about 10 seconds. ABC News, 29 June 2026 Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 This ice cream cake combines a cornmeal shortcake, berry sorbet, and strawberry ripple ice cream to create a layered dessert bursting with summer flavor. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 June 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 3 Jul. 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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