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

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Polenta in a sentence

Polenta meaning

Any of various types and consistencies of a starchy accompaniment to a meal made from coarse maize-meal porridge, sometimes fried or grilled.

Synonyms of Polenta

mush cornmeal mush

Related words

Other words often associated with Polenta or its synonyms:

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Using Polenta

  • The main meaning on this page is: Any of various types and consistencies of a starchy accompaniment to a meal made from coarse maize-meal porridge, sometimes fried or grilled.
  • Useful related words include: mush, cornmeal mush.
  • In the example corpus, polenta often appears in combinations such as: polenta and, polenta is, and polenta.

Context around Polenta

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 22.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 8 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

add 2× yellow 1× free 1× best 1× porridge 1× flecked 1× creamy 1× green 1×

Often after:

demands 1× recipes 1× paired 1× divide 1× stirring 1× sugar 1× cornmeal 1× ricotta 1×

Sentence patterns with Polenta

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

accept his polenta is as 1× add polenta stirring constantly 1× add polenta sugar salt 1× and a polenta ricotta skillet 1× and the polenta cornmeal onto 1× chile flecked polenta was the 1× cornstarch and polenta will also 1× dislike of polenta has become 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

add polenta stirring 1× add polenta sugar 1× as an ingredient 1× cornstarch and polenta 1× drain the potatoes 1× from fattoush salad 1×

Common sentence endings:

24 and excellent 1× an old friend 1× and polenta divide 1× colour of sunshine 1× elegant side dish 1× from its chef 1×

Words around Polenta

Just before it in the word index:

polenin 8 polen 13 polemius 2 polemis 2 polemics 17 polemicists 2

Just after it in the word index:

poleon 10 polers 2 poles 919 polesitter 2 polestar 66 polesti 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aberrant 31 abloh 31 absurdities 31 acceptor 31 acetaminophen 31 achaemenid 31

Corpus analysis for Polenta

  • In this selection, "polenta" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, add, yellow, free, demands, recipes and paired stand out and add context to how "polenta" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include accept his polenta is as and add polenta stirring constantly. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "polenta" sits close to words such as aberrant, abloh and absurdities, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with polenta

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

Add polenta, stirring constantly, in a slow, steady stream. (9 words)

Add polenta, sugar, salt, capsicum, corn, cheese, onion and coriander. (10 words)

Ricotta adds lightness and transforms the polenta into an elegant side dish. (12 words)

Longer example sentences

My dislike of polenta has become something of a standing joke here and Steven, the chef / owner, has given up trying to persuade me (I accept his polenta is as fine as any you will find but it makes no difference, I just don’t like polenta). (47 words)

The Art of the Larder by Claire Thomson is very useful indeed when it comes to producing hip food from a store cupboard; I love her recipe for super green polenta and fritters, and her suggestions for curries are second to none. (42 words)

It's hard to tell if the chicken, slathered in rocket pesto on a smooth pool of polenta, is texture-neutral because it has been cooked sous-vide, or if it has bored itself to death. (36 words)

Example sentences (20)

My dislike of polenta has become something of a standing joke here and Steven, the chef / owner, has given up trying to persuade me (I accept his polenta is as fine as any you will find but it makes no difference, I just don’t like polenta).

As an ingredient, it’s cheap as they come and, while it can be a useful vehicle for other flavours, the new-season yellow polenta demands trust from its chef.

So, get creative, savor the possibilities, and enjoy the journey of discovering delightful gluten-free polenta recipes and alternatives.

This polenta, paired with fresh corn in an Anglo-Italian flourish, is the colour of sunshine.

SRF News: So there seems to be a linguistic divide – a Rösti and Polenta divide.

The coziness of Terzo’s polenta and porchetta bowl is as comforting as a January visit with an old friend.

Add polenta, stirring constantly, in a slow, steady stream.

Add polenta, sugar, salt, capsicum, corn, cheese, onion and coriander.

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

From fattoush salad and homemade labneh to beetroot carpaccio and London’s best polenta, The Palomar serves a sprightly array of veggie dishes that even the most dedicated meat-eater would happily devour.

Participants will learn how to prepare porridge, polenta, and a hearty mushroom kasha.

Ricotta adds lightness and transforms the polenta into an elegant side dish.

Sprinkle some poppy seeds and the polenta/cornmeal onto a plate and then roll your bread snake in it.

Sunday brunch is also available from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with options like baked eggs in spicy tomato sauce and a polenta-ricotta skillet cake with lemon jam and honey.

Drain the potatoes then season well and toss in polenta to coat.

Griddled mascarpone and green chile-flecked polenta was the base of a dish consisting of red chile sauce, sauteed chorizo and roasted corn topped with two eggs.

It's hard to tell if the chicken, slathered in rocket pesto on a smooth pool of polenta, is texture-neutral because it has been cooked sous-vide, or if it has bored itself to death.

It takes about 20 minutes on the stove to make this creamy polenta, and while it's cooking you can prepare the other components.

The Art of the Larder by Claire Thomson is very useful indeed when it comes to producing hip food from a store cupboard; I love her recipe for super green polenta and fritters, and her suggestions for curries are second to none.

The livelier Bar Room has a less expensive à la carte menu (roasted mushrooms with polenta is $24, and excellent).

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Common combinations with polenta

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "polenta" in a sentence?
An example: "My dislike of polenta has become something of a standing joke here and Steven, the chef / owner, has given up trying to persuade me (I accept his polenta is as fine as any you will find but it makes no difference, I just don’t like polenta)." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "polenta" from authentic English texts.
What does "polenta" mean?
Polenta means: Any of various types and consistencies of a starchy accompaniment to a meal made from coarse maize-meal porridge, sometimes fried or grilled.
What are synonyms of "polenta"?
Common synonyms of "polenta" include: mush, cornmeal mush.
How many example sentences with "polenta" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "polenta", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.