maize

Everyday

1. Maize is a tall cereal plant that grows yellow seeds (kernels) on large cobs. tree →
2. Maize is also the seeds of this plant, eaten as food or given to animals. tree →

In the lessons

British, Irish, Australian and New Zealand English often say "maize" for the crop; Americans and Canadians say "corn". In geography and science, maize is one of the world's most important food crops, first grown in Mexico. Foods from maize: popcorn, cornflakes, tortillas, polenta, corn on the cob. Phrases: "maize field", "maize maze".

Examples

• The farmer grows maize in the big field. tree →
• We got lost in the maize maze. tree →
• Popcorn is made from a kind of maize. tree →
• Cows are often fed on maize. tree →
• Maize plants can grow taller than a man. tree →
• Tortillas are made from maize flour. tree →
• The maize was ready to pick at the end of summer. tree →
• The path lay through a field of maize, where several men were working. tree →

Note

Uncountable: "some maize", "a field of maize". Homophone: "maze" (a puzzle of paths) sounds the same. In the USA "corn" means maize, but in Britain "corn" can mean any grain such as wheat.