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Definition of Sweet corn
1. Noun. A corn plant developed in order to have young ears that are sweet and suitable for eating.
Exact synonyms: Green Corn, Sugar Corn, Sweet Corn Plant, Zea Mays Rugosa, Zea Saccharata
Group relationships: Corn, Edible Corn
Generic synonyms: Corn, Indian Corn, Maize, Zea Mays
Group relationships: Corn, Edible Corn
Generic synonyms: Corn, Indian Corn, Maize, Zea Mays
2. Noun. Corn that can be eaten as a vegetable while still young and soft.
Definition of Sweet corn
1. Noun. Corn (specifically maize) suitable for eating by humans, as distinguished from corn raised as animal feed. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com