cob
5 synonyms for cob, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The central core of an ear of corn, left over once the kernels are removed.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cob
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
corn on the cob
a cob loaf
a sturdy cob
Etymology
A very old word of uncertain origin, applied over the centuries to lots of round or lumpy things — corn cobs, stocky horses, round loaves, even a male swan.
Full origin of cob →Frequently asked questions
What does “cob” mean?
The word “cob” means the central core of an ear of corn, left over once the kernels are removed. In plain terms, most often the woody core left after you strip the kernels off an ear of corn, but also used for a stocky horse or a round loaf of bread.
How do you pronounce “cob”?
“Cob” is pronounced kob (/kɑb/ in IPA).
How do you use “cob” in a sentence?
Here is “cob” used in a sentence: “She gnawed the last few kernels off the corn cob.”
What part of speech is “cob”?
“Cob” is a noun.
How many meanings does “cob” have?
“Cob” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the central core of an ear of corn, left over once the kernels are removed.
