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corn on the cob

British  

noun

  1. a cob of maize, boiled and eaten as a vegetable

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Meanwhile, I can barely look at a corn on the cob without flinching.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2024

Street vendors, primarily Latinos, have hawked chile-dusted fruit, corn on the cob, tacos and easy to prepare treats across Santa Ana for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2022

Some melt the heads and host parties with corn on the cob.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

Speaking of vegetables, the best veggies for grilling include peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, asparagus and, yes, corn on the cob.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022

I stack a plate with some ribs, wings, and corn on the cob.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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