How to Use cob in a Sentence

cob

noun

• We had corn on the cob.
• She used a knife to cut the corn from the cob.
• Here’s a tip: Don’t cut the corn all the way to the cob.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2020
• To make the corn juice, slice corn off the cob and run through a juicer.
  — Helin Jung, Cosmopolitan, 20 Feb. 2014
• Just tuck the small end of the cob into the hole in the center of the pan.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 20 June 2018
• Add corn-on-the-cob, mixed greens and whole-grain rolls.
  — Atlanta Life, ajc, 6 Oct. 2017
• Hold the corn by the uncut end, shake and let the cob fall out.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 July 2020
• With a sharp knife, slice the corn kernels off the cob.
  — New York Times, 16 Oct. 2016
• Cut the kernels off the cobs when cool enough to touch.
  — Alexandra Hall, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2019
• The kernels on the corn on the cob were rubbery and bland.
  — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2018
• Be sure to order the stupid-good fried corn on the cob.
  — Houston Chronicle, 10 May 2018
• Some melt the heads and host parties with corn on the cob.
  — Christina Morales, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2022
• Hold the silk end, then push the corn cob out the other end.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022
• Shrimp kabobs and corn on the cob cook quickly on the grill.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 May 2021
• Remove and cool to the touch, then cut the kernels from the cobs.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
• Cut the kernels off the corn cobs and place them in a large bowl.
  — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Grilling corn on the cob in their husk gives a smoky flavor to the corn.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2021
• In this case, the corn kernels are fresh, cut right off the cob.
  — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 30 June 2021
• Cut the corn kernels straight from the cob for the freshest taste.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
• When native corn ripens, cut the kernels from the cob and add to the mix.
  — Linda Giuca and Chris Prosperi, courant.com, 21 June 2017
• Let the corn cool to touch, then slice kernels off the cob and set aside.
  — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
• Corn on the cob: Soak the corn in the husks in cold water for 30 minutes.
  — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 10 July 2018
• When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2021
• Cut the corn from the cobs at ¾-inch depth of the kernels (in other words, don't scrape the cob).
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
• Cut the corn from the cobs at ¾-inch depth of the kernels (in other words, don't scrape the cob).
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022
• Once the corn is cool enough to handle, slice the kernels off the cob.
  — Bonnie S. Benwick, Sun-Sentinel.com, 11 May 2017
• To easily cut corn from the cob, break the ear in half.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2023
• Tariq exclaims in the video, while munching on the cob.
  — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022
• Cut the corn from the cob and add to the bowl along with the cheese, scallions, jalapeño, and cilantro, then toss to combine.
  — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 26 June 2017
• Carefully drop each cob in the boiling water with tongs.
  — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2024