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.
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Stir together water and cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined; whisk into brown sugar mixture in saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is starting to thicken, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
For grease or oil spills: Use an absorbent powder, such as cornstarch or talcum, to slowly lift grease or oil stains.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
In a large bowl, mix maple syrup, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Stir in blueberries, peaches, cornstarch and lemon juice.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
For grease or oil spills: Use an absorbent powder, such as cornstarch or talcum, to slowly lift grease or oil stains.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
In a large bowl, mix maple syrup, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Stir in blueberries, peaches, cornstarch and lemon juice.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
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“Cornstarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornstarch. Accessed 16 Aug. 2025.
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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
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