maize
3 synonyms for maize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tall cereal plant with large ears of kernels; known as "corn" in American English.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
gamboge
How to use maize
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
maize field
grow maize
maize crop
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish maíz, from a Taíno word for the plant.
Full origin of maize →Frequently asked questions
What does “maize” mean?
The word “maize” means a tall cereal plant with large ears of kernels; known as "corn" in American English. In plain terms, the grain crop most Americans call "corn" — tall stalks with cobs of yellow kernels.
How do you pronounce “maize”?
“Maize” is pronounced mayz (/meɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “maize” in a sentence?
Here is “maize” used in a sentence: “Fields of maize stretched to the horizon.”
What part of speech is “maize”?
“Maize” is a noun.
Where does the word “maize” come from?
The word “maize” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish maíz, from a Taíno word for the plant.
Is “maize” a common word?
“Maize” is an uncommon word in modern English.
