“Maize” or “Maze”—Which to use?

“Maize” or “Maze”

Overview

maize / maze are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

maize: NA

maze: (noun) complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost.

Pronunciation

maize: m·EY·z

maze: m·EY·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “maize”

…are sorghum, pearl millet, and maize.
…put in well trampled upon maize meal or processed with lime
…the starch of corn (called maize in some countries) and contains…
Maize starch: 5-25 µm
…"labradores" (farmers) who primarily grew maize and chili peppers.
Evidence for Early Maize (Zea mays) from the Icehouse…
…with agricultural products such as maize and chile peppers.
…on many grain crops, especially maize, and some variants synthesize mycotoxins,…
…evidence for early cultivation of maize in eastern North America.
…point in the 18th century, maize was introduced - which would…

Examples of “maze”

…earth in a poisonous plant maze.
…is trapped in a green maze of blocks, the player must…
…redesigned in the same 3D maze style as the popular Tomb…
…get lost in the mirror maze of it all.
Bionicle: Maze of Shadows (published by THQ…
There is a field maze, which is open from July…
…(similar to zorbing), Red Horse Maze, Red Horse Mining attraction, Euro…
…there is a new field Maze.
…a variety of rides, a maze, merry-go-round and a donkey racecourse.
Field Maze

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