cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
ˈkȯrn-ˌstärch 
: starch made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles
Examples of cornstarch in a Sentence
I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
Recent Examples on the Web
To prepare sauce, mix sesame oil with soy sauce, chicken broth, black pepper, lime juice, cornstarch and brown sugar.
—
Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
In another bowl, toss remaining tofu with cornstarch.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cornstarch 
Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
In another bowl, toss remaining tofu with cornstarch.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cornstarch
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cornstarch.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near cornstarch
Cite this Entry
“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
cornstarch
noun
corn·starch
-ˌstärch
: a fine starch made from corn and used in foods for thickening, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in making adhesives and sizes for papers and textiles
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share