corncrib

[ kawrn-krib ]

noun

1. a ventilated structure for the storage of unhusked corn.

corncrib

/ ˈkɔːnˌkrɪb /

noun

1. a ventilated building for the storage of unhusked maize

Word History and Origins

Origin of corncrib¹

First recorded in 1675–85; corn ¹ + crib

Example Sentences

Authorities say Mack told investigators that he, 18-year-old Alexander Lilly and a 17-year-old girl drove around the county on Aug. 19, looking for a place to set a fire and settled on the corncrib.

From Washington Times

The court records say Mack later told investigators that he, Lilly and the girl had driven around the area, looking for a place to set a fire, and settled on the corncrib.

From Washington Times

One time, she hid passengers in a corncrib, and another time in the secret bottom of a brick wagon.

From Washington Post

Harriet remembered how Ben had blindfolded himself so he wouldn’t “see” her that Christmas night she stayed in the corncrib with a party of fugitives.

From Literature

“We don’t know for certain. We could wait and see. We could tie him or shut him up in the corncrib or some place till we know for sure!”

From Literature