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corn on the cob

British

noun

a cob of maize, boiled and eaten as a vegetable

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corn on the cob

Some are molded into corn on the cob, celery and rhubarb shapes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, I can barely look at a corn on the cob without flinching.

From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2024

When it comes to something like corn on the cob, I usually do a pat or two of unsalted butter, plus a sprinkle of kosher salt and some paprika or chili powder.

From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2023

First off, it’s peak corn on the cob and Caprese season, time to go full tomato mode.

From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2022

Bowls full of side dishes adorn the table: okra, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, greens, homemade bread.

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