puffedmaize

noun
UK /pʌft meɪz/
US /pʌft meɪz/

Puffed maize is corn that has been heated until it pops up big and light.

We ate puffed maize with milk for breakfast.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A breakfast cereal made from air-puffed corn.

She poured puffed maize into her bowl and added sugar.

3. A light, crunchy snack food made by puffing corn kernels.

The kids munched on puffed maize while watching a movie.

4. Corn that has been expanded by steam or heat for use in food products.

The factory makes puffed maize for cereal bars.