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Cornstarch is an English word with synonyms like cornflour or starch. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Cornstarch in a sentence

Cornstarch meaning

A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.

Synonyms of Cornstarch

cornflour starch amylum

Related words

Other words often associated with Cornstarch or its synonyms:

polysaccharide stiffen

Using Cornstarch

  • The main meaning on this page is: A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.
  • Useful related words include: cornflour, starch, amylum.
  • In the example corpus, cornstarch often appears in combinations such as: cornstarch and, the cornstarch, of cornstarch.

Context around Cornstarch

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 19.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 8 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

sugar 3× course 1× bagasse 1× tofu 1× combine 1× tablespoons 1×

Often after:

whisking 1× gelatin 1× based 1× reduces 1× nutritional 1× vanilla 1× fish 1× mixture 1×

Sentence patterns with Cornstarch

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons 1× add the cornstarch whisking until 1× batter or cornstarch to such 1× brown sugar cornstarch vanilla extract 1× combine cornstarch and pepper 1× combine sugar cornstarch and salt 1× cornstarch and polenta 1× dose of cornstarch 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

combine cornstarch and 1× combine sugar cornstarch 1× combine the 2 1× consumers are showing 1× cornstarch and polenta 1× holi powder is 1×

Common sentence endings:

a food processor 1× a large bowl 1× a medium bowl 1× and water together 1× and widespread commercialization 1× are no lumps 1×

Words around Cornstarch

Just before it in the word index:

cornstalks 8 cornstalk 2 corns 9 cornrows 17 cornrow 3 cornonavirus 2

Just after it in the word index:

cornton 6 cornu 2 cornubia 3 cornucopia 24 cornucopias 2 cornue 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abbe 37 abdollahian 37 abergavenny 37 abeyance 37 abounded 37 acetylene 37

Corpus analysis for Cornstarch

  • In this selection, "cornstarch" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 19.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, sugar, course, bagasse, whisking, gelatin and based stand out and add context to how "cornstarch" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons and add the cornstarch whisking until. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "cornstarch" sits close to words such as abbe, abdollahian and abergavenny, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with cornstarch

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Mix the cornstarch and water together. (6 words)

Combine cornstarch and pepper in re-sealable food storage bag. (10 words)

After some time, you will notice the cornstarch mixture begin to thicken. (12 words)

Longer example sentences

The sweet and sour sauce, which Bernadette hadn’t believed she’d be able to recreate, was made using apricot jam, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, mustard, white wine vinegar, glucose syrup and cornstarch. (35 words)

Combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry sherry, 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil, flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, baking powder, baking soda, and canola oil in a large bowl. (32 words)

Of course, cornstarch is not commercially costly, but I do think the peace of mind and stability of people who can live a life instead of one full of fear. (30 words)

Example sentences (20)

In a medium bowl, pour the milk and add the cornstarch, whisking until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and there are no lumps.

Mix the cornstarch and water together.

Of course, cornstarch is not commercially costly, but I do think the peace of mind and stability of people who can live a life instead of one full of fear.

To make the filling, toss the sliced apricots with the cornstarch and sugar.

Traditional texturizers like cornstarch, gelatin, agar agar, and pectin, derived from natural sources, have gained popularity and widespread commercialization.

What that means is 80% of the patients are severe -- that means 80% of the patients are at risk of dying if they miss a dose of cornstarch.

Consumers are showing a clear preference for stationery items made from materials such as bamboo, recycled paper, and cornstarch-based plastics.

It is a city-based start up that focuses on eco-friendly products: bagasse, cornstarch and areca leaf packaging.

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When incorporated into polymer-based materials—essentially what Plastic Man is—cornstarch reduces elasticity.

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over melted butter.

Cornstarch and polenta will also work, but the distinct Mexican corn flavour will be missing.

The sweet and sour sauce, which Bernadette hadn’t believed she’d be able to recreate, was made using apricot jam, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, mustard, white wine vinegar, glucose syrup and cornstarch.

While mushrooms are cooking, purée the silken tofu, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, turmeric, onion and garlic powders, salt, pepper, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a food processor.

Yamachan fries the wings directly without any batter or cornstarch to such a severe crisp that even the cartilage shatters into delicious fragments.

Holi powder is made of cornstarch which is mixed with brightly-coloured food dye - and it does not affect the dog's fur.

Slice the fruit, and toss with remaining brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt.

Stir together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, fish sauce, pepper, and garlic in a medium bowl.

After some time, you will notice the cornstarch mixture begin to thicken.

Combine cornstarch and pepper in re-sealable food storage bag.

Combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry sherry, 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil, flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, baking powder, baking soda, and canola oil in a large bowl.

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Common combinations with cornstarch

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "cornstarch" in a sentence?
An example: "In a medium bowl, pour the milk and add the cornstarch, whisking until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and there are no lumps." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "cornstarch" from authentic English texts.
What does "cornstarch" mean?
Cornstarch means: A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.
What are synonyms of "cornstarch"?
Common synonyms of "cornstarch" include: cornflour, starch, amylum.
How many example sentences with "cornstarch" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "cornstarch", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.