cornmeal

[kawrn-meel]

noun

1. Also called Indian meal. coarsely ground, unsifted white or yellow corn used in various boiled, fried, or baked dishes.

2. (in Scotland) oatmeal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cornmeal¹

First recorded in 1740–50; corn ¹ + meal ²

Example Sentences

The corn hits first, a gentle, buttery sweetness that plays against the cornmeal’s subtle grit, while the cheddar melts into pockets of gooey tang.

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With nothing left in her garden, Musole took the deal, which also entitles her to 11 pounds of cornmeal, a staple of local diets, every month.

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The air smelled faintly like burnt cornmeal and panic.

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L.A. is a city filled with incredible pancake options, whether you prefer yours with a base of buttermilk or cornmeal, filled with blueberries or bananas, or topped with whipped cream.

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Take cornmeal: an ingredient most often associated with warm-weather classics like battered fish or cornbread.

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