cornstarch
noun/ˈkɔrnstɑrtʃ/
Frequency rank: #19,242 most common English word
Meaning
a fine white powder made from corn, used to thicken sauces, soups, and other foods.
Example sentence
She thickened the soup with cornstarch before serving it to her guests.
Synonyms & related words
- starch
- thickener
- cornflour
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