cornbread
Americannoun
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cornbreads
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Also called Indian bread. a quick bread made from cornmeal and often including buttermilk or bacon drippings, originating from the cooking of Native Americans and common in the American South.
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Also called Jewish corn rye, kornbroyt. a heavy sourdough rye bread, usually dusted with cornmeal.
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Etymology
Origin of cornbread
An Americanism dating back to 1740–50
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Jessie told Lamar that she’d like to eat some butter beans and cornbread later on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
She added “baking icon” to her c.v. in 2022, when she began partnering with Duncan Hines on a line of cake, biscuit and cornbread mixes.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Add the cornbread and cook, stirring and turning occasionally, until crisp and golden.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Party Puffs started out selling ice cream and lemonade until Barham perfected his signature hot dog on a stick using his mother’s cornbread recipe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
I was trying to decide between cornbread and biscuits.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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