Cornhusker

Cornhusker can refer to a person who husks corn, typically by hand, removing kernels from ears of corn during harvest. The term is rooted in agricultural practice and evokes the labor involved in corn production in the Midwest.

Because Nebraska has long been a substantial corn producer, the word has become a regional symbol. The nickname Cornhusker State is commonly used to refer to Nebraska and reflects its agricultural heritage.

The name is also associated with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's intercollegiate athletic teams. The teams are known as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a designation that entered popular usage in the early 20th century and remains in use today as the school’s official nickname. The program is among the most prominent in American college sports, with football being the most widely recognized.

In addition to the occupational meaning and the sports teams, “Cornhusker” can describe a Nebraskan in historical or ceremonial contexts, though contemporary demonyms are also common. The term is therefore used across cultural, sporting, and regional contexts.