cornbread
word
Definition
A type of bread made from cornmeal, usually baked, and popular in the southern United States.
Usage & Nuances
This is a traditional, informal American food, often served with barbecue, chili, or Southern meals. It can be sweet or savory. 'Cornbread' is a countable noun ('a piece of cornbread'), but often used collectively. Not to be confused with 'corn tortilla'.
Spanish: pan de maízPortuguese (BR): pão de milhoPortuguese (PT): pão de milhoChinese (Simplified): 玉米面包Chinese (Traditional): 玉米麵包Hindi: मक्के की रोटीArabic: خبز الذرةBengali: কর্নব্রেডRussian: кукурузный хлебJapanese: コーンブレッドVietnamese: bánh mì ngô - bánh bắpKorean: 콘브레드Turkish: mısır ekmeğiUrdu: کارن بریڈIndonesian: roti jagung
Example Sentences
We had cornbread with dinner last night.
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My grandmother makes the best cornbread.
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Please pass the cornbread.
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Nothing goes better with chili than some warm cornbread.
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She brought homemade cornbread to the picnic, and it disappeared fast.
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Is your cornbread recipe sweet or savory?
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