Definition
cornflour
noun
- A fine starch powder made from corn (maize), used in cooking and baking as a thickening agent.
Usage: British English; called cornstarch in American English; Commonly used in sauces, gravies, and desserts
Examples
- She mixed cornflour with water to thicken the gravy.
- The recipe calls for two tablespoons of cornflour.
- Cornflour is essential for making custard smooth and creamy.
- Dust the work surface with cornflour before rolling out the dough.
- The sauce became lumpy because she added cornflour too quickly.