kernel
noun
the softer, usually edible part contained in the shell of a nut or the stone of a fruit.
kernels
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pluralof kernel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She devised a system that hulled and cleaned corn kernels, and then used mechanical pestles or stamping mechanisms to process the kernels into meal that could be used to bake bread and make other food.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
There are also mini Bowser cauldrons capable of holding five to 11 kernels of popcorn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
Iran's track record of feeding kernels of truth alongside false information has sown doubt among many critics of the regime inside and outside the country.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
“You can achieve a gorgeous slightly umami and sweet flavor by blending steamed or canned sweet corn kernels with oat milk and straining it,” she explains.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026
Nathan and Nali planted the modern kernels in four rows of twelve.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
