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

“A farm? Did your aunt work on the farm as well, Nell? And where is her husband, Mr. Warne? Did she leave him behind in the corncrib?”

From Literature

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