cornbread
Americannoun
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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. Also called kornbroyt. a heavy sourdough rye bread, usually dusted with cornmeal.
Etymology
Origin of cornbread
An Americanism dating back to 1740–50
Example Sentences
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Two of my favorites are Mexican Cornbread with cheese and fresh jalapeños and Herbed Cornbread with a variety of fresh snipped herbs.
From Salon • Nov. 16, 2023
Cornbread is the most popular and most beloved quick bread in the South.
From Salon • Nov. 16, 2023
Cornbread is a staple at my family’s Thanksgiving table: cornbread stuffing or dressing, cornbread muffins and, oddly enough, cornbread pudding.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2022
Cornbread 26, Pure Confections, West Indian Foods and Twisted Truffles are just a few of the companies posted on the website.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2021
Meanwhile, prepare Dixie Cornbread Stuffing, cover and bake in oven with roast during last 20 minutes of cooking time.
From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi
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