Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

maize on the cob

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.86 in modern English

Syllables: maize on the -cob
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of corn on the cob.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"For some reason, the subplatform mound of Structure 7 extended more than a meter from the platform walls. At least on the north side this provided ample roofed household activity area and was used for eating maize on the cob just before the eruption struck."
"We walk past a group of women and children gathered around an open fire, roasting maize on the cob."
"Most maize consumed worldwide is fresh or immature (green) whole grain maize on the cob, popmaize (popcorn), and maize bread."
"[…] (top) Calderón often grabs an elote, a street snack consisting of maize on the cob, lime, chilli powder and mayonnaise; […]"

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

maize-on-the-cob (alternative)

Synonyms

corn on the cob

Questions

What does maize on the cob mean?: Synonym of corn on the cob.

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