English Expression · Intermediate
cornfield meet
An accidental head-on collision or near head-on collision of two trains
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːnfiːld ˌmiːt/
Meaning
An accidental head-on collision or near head-on collision of two trains.
Example
[An 1899 man discovering ragtime:] [N]ow they're writing music that sounds like a cornfield meet.
[An 1899 man discovering ragtime:] [N]ow they're writing music that sounds like a cornfield meet.
Practice tips
- Practice cornfield meet out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.