Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small oval cake of corn bread: A "corn dab" is a small, oval-shaped cake made from cornmeal batter, typically baked or fried. This term is used chiefly in the southern United States to describe this specific type of cornbread preparation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For breakfast, she fried up a batch of golden corn dabs.
  • The recipe makes about two dozen small, savory corn dabs.

Advanced Usage

• The term "corn dab" specifically refers to the individual, small cake form. It is often used in regional (Southern U.S.) cooking contexts to distinguish this style from a larger pan of cornbread.

Variants and Related Words

• Cornbread (n): A broader term for bread made from cornmeal, which can be baked in various shapes and sizes, including loaves, muffins, or dabs.
• Corn cake (n): A similar term that may be used interchangeably with "corn dab" in some regions.

Synonyms

• Corn cake: A small cake made of cornmeal.
• Johnnycake (regional): A type of cornmeal flatbread or pancake, similar in concept.

Related Phrases

• While "corn dab" itself is not typically part of a phrasal verb, it can be used in cooking instructions:
  • To dab the batter: Refers to the action of placing small amounts (dabs) of batter onto a griddle or pan.

Noun

1. small oval cake of corn bread baked or fried (chiefly southern)