corncrib

American  

[kawrn-krib] / ˈkɔrnˌkrɪb /

noun

1. a ventilated structure for the storage of unhusked corn.

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corncrib British  

/ ˈkɔːnˌkrɪb /

noun

1. a ventilated building for the storage of unhusked maize

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Etymology

Origin of corncrib

First recorded in 1675–85; corn ¹ + crib

Example Sentences

Authorities say Mack told investigators that he, 18-year-old Alexander Lilly and a 17-year-old girl drove around the county on Aug. 19, looking for a place to set a fire and settled on the corncrib.

From Washington Times

The court records say Mack later told investigators that he, Lilly and the girl had driven around the area, looking for a place to set a fire, and settled on the corncrib.

From Washington Times

One time, she hid passengers in a corncrib, and another time in the secret bottom of a brick wagon.

From Washington Post

Harriet remembered how Ben had blindfolded himself so he wouldn’t “see” her that Christmas night she stayed in the corncrib with a party of fugitives.

From Literature

“Let’s try the corncrib,” Mama said on the third night.

From Literature