corn muffin

American  

noun

1. a muffin, often shaped like a cupcake, made from cornmeal.

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Etymology

Origin of corn muffin

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

The blueberry muffin already is the state muffin of Minnesota, and the apple muffin is the state muffin of New York, while the corn muffin reigns in Massachusetts.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023

I have a section on using different flavored butters to baste and add flavor, so add garlic butter or maple butter to something like a corn muffin or a cornbread.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2022

Prepare the corn muffin mixes with the eggs and milk according to the package directions, stirring with a fork until just combined in a mixing bowl.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2017

At their party, my friend and I ate their quinoa containing bread and then a blue corn muffin without sugar.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2016

She wished she knew where to find a bit of green lettuce, or a small egg, or a taste of cheese, or a corn muffin.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien