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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawrn-krib]
- /ˈkɔrnˌkrɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kawrn-krib]
- /ˈkɔrnˌkrɪb/
Definitions of corncrib word
- noun corncrib a ventilated building for the storage of unhusked maize 3
- noun corncrib a ventilated structure, with or without a roof, for storing ears of corn 3
- noun corncrib a ventilated structure for the storage of unhusked corn. 1
- noun corncrib Alternative form of corn crib. 1
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Origin of corncrib
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; corn1 + crib
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Parts of speech for Corncrib
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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corncrib popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
corncrib usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for corncrib
noun corncrib
- storehouse — a building in which things are stored.
- silo — a structure, typically cylindrical, in which fodder or forage is kept.
Top questions with corncrib
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