corn muffin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of corn muffin
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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This recipe, courtesy of Food52, swaps out traditional ladyfingers for cornbread, which is made from boxed Jiffy corn muffin mix, whole milk and an egg.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
The blueberry muffin already is the state muffin of Minnesota, and the apple muffin is the state muffin of New York, while the corn muffin reigns in Massachusetts.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023
Prepare the corn muffin mixes with the eggs and milk according to the package directions, stirring with a fork until just combined in a mixing bowl.
From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2017
At their party, my friend and I ate their quinoa containing bread and then a blue corn muffin without sugar.
From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2016
Remembering: Hester and Lester on his lap, Grayson’s hug, corn muffin in the toaster oven.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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