cornstalk

noun

corn·​stalk ˈkȯrn-ˌstȯk How to pronounce cornstalk (audio)
: a stalk of corn

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Other natural materials, such as gourds, hay, and cornstalks make for festive decor, but Wells suggests choosing materials from your local area to reduce the risk of introducing invasive plants or seeds. — Katie Koschalk, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 Pumpkins of various sizes, haybales, cornstalks and concessions will be available for purchase. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 And a winning streak that began in the Iowa cornstalks and — seemingly against all odds — continued for nine games, ended with a 9-2 Phillies loss in Seattle. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Zucchini vines may even use cornstalks as natural support, eliminating the need for extra trellising. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornstalk

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First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornstalk was in 1645

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cornstalk

noun
corn·​stalk ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˌstȯk How to pronounce cornstalk (audio)
: a stalk of corn
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