Definition of CORNSTARCH

cornstarch

Meanings

Plural: cornstarches

Noun

  • starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From corn + starch.

Scrabble Score: 17

cornstarch is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cornstarch is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cornstarch is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

cornstarch is a valid Words With Friends word