Definition

The stem of a corn plant that supports the ears of corn and leaves.

Example

The farmer inspected the cornstalks to check for any signs of disease.

Conversation

Have you seen the size of that cornstalk in my garden?

Yeah, it's huge! I didn't know corn could grow that tall.

I was surprised too; I didn't expect a single cornstalk to take over that much space.

It's impressive! Maybe we should try growing more next year.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cornstalk → The word is formed from "corn" (from Old English *corn*, meaning grain or seed) and "stalk" (from Old English *stalka*, meaning a stem or trunk). Together, these parts describe the stem of a plant that produces grain, specifically corn.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grain' ('corn') growing on a 'stem' ('stalk') — that's what a cornstalk is.

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