cornstarch

[ kawrn-stahrch ]

noun

1. a starch or a starchy flour made from corn and used for thickening gravies and sauces, making puddings, etc.

cornstarch

/ ˈkɔːnˌstɑːtʃ /

noun

1. a fine starchy maize flour, used esp for thickening sauces Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)cornflour

Word History and Origins

Origin of cornstarch¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; corn ¹ + starch

Example Sentences

I failed to ask him how much cornstarch to use, so I just eyeballed it.

From Popular-Science

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt until combined.

From Washington Post

Whisk in the cornstarch and salt, then slowly whisk in the milk.

From Washington Post

To cut the mozzarella, dust a knife with cornstarch so it doesn’t stick.

From Eater

Composed of cornstarch, water, and food coloring, oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning that its viscosity changes under pressure.

From MIT Technology Review

In a medium bowl, whisk the cornstarch and sugar to combine.

From The Daily Beast

When HFCS is made from cornstarch, the fructose molecules are not bound to other sugar molecules.

From The Daily Beast

Mix cornstarch, salt and sugar with a little cold milk; add to well-beaten egg; then add slowly to hot milk.

From Project Gutenberg

Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt and cocoa if used together with a little of the cold milk.

From Project Gutenberg

Cook jelly with water, fruit and sugar; add cornstarch which has been mixed with a little cold water.

From Project Gutenberg

Betsey first grated the chocolate and mixed it well with the cornstarch and sugar, then added, gradually, the sour milk.

From Project Gutenberg

Add a tablespoonful of cornstarch, dissolved in a little cold water and mix well.

From Project Gutenberg