cornflakes

American

[kawrn-fleyks] / ˈkɔrnˌfleɪks /

Or corn flakes

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a packaged breakfast cereal in the form of small toasted flakes made from corn, for serving cold with milk, sugar, etc.

cornflakes British

/ ˈkɔːnˌfleɪks /

plural noun

a breakfast cereal made from toasted maize, eaten with milk, sugar, etc

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Etymology

Origin of cornflakes

1905–10, corn ¹ + flakes, plural of flake ¹

Example Sentences

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I've wouldn't know what a Cornflakes or Rice Krispies personality would even be.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2023

“As soon as this becomes Welcome to Animal Talking, brought to you by Kellogg’s Cornflakes, I feel like we’ve lost something.”

From The Verge • May 14, 2020

You have to say what Cornflakes mean to you in 10 words.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2014

US gymnastic champion Gabby Douglas – now appearing on the front of US Cornflakes boxes thanks to a hasty endorsement deal done with Kellogg's.

From The Guardian • Aug. 4, 2012

When you buy a box of Kellogg's Cornflakes, you don't think about the person who designed the packaging.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2011

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