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

That includes adobe and cob, a material made from clay, sand and straw.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

His Nando's order - plain chicken burger, straight chips, corn cob - comes bland and beige.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

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

"Barbecue sauce is what I want,” James said, "and some corn on the cob and some watermelon for dessert or a sundae, a chocolate sundae. I wish we had that.”

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt