Learn about the difference between the homophones: maize and maze

Definitions

maize

Maize is a noun that refers to a tall plant with large ears of yellow or white grains, also known as corn.

Example

The farmer harvested the maize crop.

Example

Maize is a staple food in many countries.

maze

Maze is a noun that refers to a complex network of paths or passages that are designed to confuse and challenge those who try to navigate through it.

Example

The maze in the garden was designed to confuse and challenge visitors.

Example

We got lost in the maze of streets in the old town.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

To remember the difference between maize and maze, think of the letter 'i' in maize as representing the individual grains of corn, while the letter 'z' in maze represents the zigzagging paths of the confusing labyrinth.