adj

cornfed

Cornfed (adj) means Raised or fattened on a diet of corn, said especially of livestock. Example: “The farm sells cornfed chicken and beef.”

adj

Raised or fattened on a diet of corn, said especially of livestock.

"The farm sells cornfed chicken and beef."

Informally, unsophisticated or provincial in a wholesome, rural way.

"He had a cornfed charm that city folks found endearing."

How to use cornfed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFed on corn (of animals), or informally describing wholesome rural simplicity.

Common pairings

cornfed chicken cornfed beef

Word forms

more cornfed comparative, most cornfed superlative

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Etymology

A compound of "corn" and "fed."

Frequently asked questions

What does “cornfed” mean?

The word “cornfed” means raised or fattened on a diet of corn, said especially of livestock. In plain terms, fed on corn (of animals), or informally describing wholesome rural simplicity.

How do you use “cornfed” in a sentence?

Here is “cornfed” used in a sentence: “The farm sells cornfed chicken and beef.”

What part of speech is “cornfed”?

“Cornfed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “cornfed” have?

“Cornfed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: raised or fattened on a diet of corn, said especially of livestock.