Popcorn Definition

pŏpkôrn
noun
A variety of Indian corn with small ears and hard, pointed grains which pop open into a white, puffy mass when heated.
Webster's New World
The popped grains, usually salted and buttered for eating.
Webster's New World
A small piece, as of polystyrene, used in quantity to protect items during packaging and shipment.
American Heritage

(knitting) A kind of stitch similar to a bobble.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Zea mays everta
verb

To stand up or jump up quickly.

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Other Word Forms of Popcorn

Noun

Singular:
popcorn
Plural:
popcorns

Origin of Popcorn

  • From popped (shortened) + corn

    From Wiktionary

  • Contraction of popped corn

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Popcorn Sentence Examples

  • Some popcorn and a movie sounded like a good way to relax.

  • Black and Decker is a big supplier of all types of kitchen small appliances, including a few popcorn makers.Some of the most popular Black and Decker popcorn maker models are the P2 Popcorn Popper and the Hot n' Pop Popcorn Maker.

  • Present-day cinema culture is very much one of popcorn and Coca Cola at the cinema complexes in malls.

  • For example, a retro 1950s or 1960s scene might include an aluminum Christmas tree with an electric Christmas train running around it, while a Victorian era Christmas might include wooden decorations and strands of popcorn.

  • Whether you are looking for high quality cookware, flatware, specialty products such as popcorn poppers and bread makers, or high end state of the art culinary equipment, Cuisinart has a product line to meet your diverse needs.

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Words Starting With

PPOPOP

Words Ending With

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