cob

Example Sentences

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At its simplest, freshly cut corn straight off the cob is perfectly delectable.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

Pedersen broke down her options while sitting on a pinkish firepit and curved bench made from cob.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

The researchers did find genes related to cob size -- perhaps representing an increased yield potential -- and flowering time, which likely helped maize, a tropical crop, to grow at higher latitudes with longer days.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023

In what would be a nightmare for farmers, teosinte’s seeds fall off, rather than clinging to the cob for easy harvest.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 25, 2023

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

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz