What is the plural of 'corn on the cob'?

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What is the plural of 'corn on the cob'?

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Last updated Apr 09 2023.
Originally posted Apr 08 2023 1:47 PM.

elburcher

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elburcher

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There appears to be a discrepancy in sources as to the plural form of "Corn on the Cobb". Some say it's uncountable others state "corn on the cobbs". I personally haven't heard or used "Corn on the Cobbs".

What is the plural of corn on the cob?

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The noun corn on the cob is uncountable.

The plural form of corn on the cob is also corn on the cob.

https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-plural-of/corn_on_the_cob.html

corn on the cob noun
[uncountable]

https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/corn-on-the-cob?q=corn+on+the+cob

Response last updated by elburcher on Apr 09 2023.
Apr 09 2023, 4:47 AM

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Answer 1

pennie1478
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pennie1478
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The plural of corn on the cob is corn on the cobs.

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/corn-on-the-cob

Apr 08 2023, 3:53 PM

Answer 2

There is no discrepancy. The link given in the first answer clearly states that corn on the cob is uncountable. This means that it does not have a separate plural form. However, you can reword it to say cobs of corn if you wish to indicate multiple cobs.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/nouns-countable-and-uncountable

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/corn-on-the-cob

What is the plural of 'corn on the cob'?

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