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corned

American  
[kawrnd] / kɔrnd /

adjective

  1. marinated in brine, often containing garlic, peppercorns, cloves, etc.; preserved or cured with salt.

    Fish or corned meat was a common menu item for Byzantine households of the 13th century.

    I have a great recipe that features corned cabbage.


corned British  
/ kɔːnd /

adjective

  1. (esp of beef) cooked and then preserved or pickled in salt or brine, now often canned

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Other Word Forms

  • uncorned adjective

Etymology

Origin of corned

First recorded in 1570–80; corn 1 + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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The Carnegie Deli, a New York legend that opened in 1937 and closed in 2016, has been shipping its corned beef, pastrami and some other items from its bakery.

From New York Times

Central Perk offers a New York deli-inspired menu that includes a special blend of Central Perk coffee, pizza wedges, corned beef melts and cold sandwiches.

From Seattle Times

Through monetary donations and some deliveries of free meats and bread, Mr. Marcus has been able to feed anyone who asks his roasted turkey, cured pastrami and homemade corned beef without breaking the bank.

From New York Times

The fries and corned beef at the new Mattie & Eddie’s in Arlington tell you much of what you need to know about the new Irish pub.

From Washington Post

They recommend putting out a "Casino Supper" for parties, in which smoked tongue and corned beef is served alongside the sauce and garnishes of radish, parsley and watercress.

From Salon