Corn: meaning, definitions and examples

Used primarily in American English to refer to the yellow grain that is used as food for humans and animals. It is commonly associated with agriculture, farming, and food products.

• She loves eating corn on the cob during summer
• Corn is one of the most important crops in the United States

Used in British English and in scientific contexts to refer to the same grain as 'corn'. It is often used in formal writings or discussions about agriculture and biology.

• Maize is a staple crop in many countries
• The researchers are studying the genetic diversity of maize

In British English and other regions, it can refer to any grain like wheat or barley.

• Farmers are not ready to harvest the corn yet
• The fields are full of corn

Primarily used in scientific and agricultural contexts to refer to the plant known in the US as corn. More common in British English and other English-speaking countries outside the US.

• Maize is a crucial crop in many developing countries
• The maize harvest was exceptionally good this year

Use 'cheesy' to describe something that is trying to be appealing but ends up being in poor taste, overly sentimental, or excessively showy. It often has a negative connotation.

• The decorations at the party were so cheesy; it looked like a 90s prom.
• That movie was full of cheesy one-liners.

Use 'old-fashioned' to describe something that belongs to or is characteristic of a past time. It can be either positive or negative depending on the context.

• My grandmother is very old-fashioned and prefers handwritten letters over emails.
• His manners are quite old-fashioned, which is rather charming.