Popcorn

/ˈpɒp.kɔːrn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A variety of corn whose kernels expand and puff up when heated, typically eaten as a snack.

I made a big bowl of popcorn for movie night.

A popular snack food made by popping the kernels of corn and typically flavored with butter, salt, or other seasonings.

At the fair, we bought caramel popcorn from a vendor.

A food item often associated with movie theaters and entertainment.

She always buys popcorn when she goes to see a film at the cinema.

Popped corn kernels that may come in various flavors or forms, often packaged for sale.

The grocery store had an aisle dedicated to different types of flavored popcorn.

The act of popping corn.

He demonstrated how to make popcorn on the stovetop.

The term 'popcorn' is a combination of 'pop' referring to the sound made when the corn is heated and 'corn', which refers to the grain itself.

popcorn kernel:

An unpopped or partially popped corn kernel.

popcorn machine:

A device used for popping corn, typically found in cinemas.

To be overly excited or enthusiastic.

He was popping like popcorn during the concert.

To be in a hurry or to rush around.

I was popping around the house getting ready.