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popcorn

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɑpkɔrn/ · UK /ˈpɒpkɔːn/

popcorn means: A snack made from corn seeds that burst into light, white pieces when heated.

noun

SNACKA2

A snack made from corn seeds that burst into light, white pieces when heated.

  • I like popcorn with butter.
  • We made popcorn before watching the film.
  • Would you like some sweet popcorn?

Similar words: maizypop, popmaize

Common phrases: eat popcorn, salted popcorn, bowl of popcorn, make popcorn

ONE SERVINGA2

One bag, box, or other serving of the snack made from heated corn.

  • I'd like a small popcorn.
  • We bought two popcorns and a drink.
  • Does a large popcorn come with this ticket?

Similar words: maizypop, popmaize

Common phrases: a small popcorn, a large popcorn, order a popcorn

CORN VARIETYC1

A type of corn whose hard seeds burst open when heated.

  • This farm grows popcorn.
  • Popcorn needs warm soil to grow well.
  • They harvested the popcorn after the kernels dried.

Similar words: popping corn

Common phrases: grow popcorn, popcorn kernels, plant popcorn

Questions about popcorn

What does popcorn mean?

A snack made from corn seeds that burst into light, white pieces when heated.

What is popcorn in other languages?

Türkçe: patlamış mısır · Español: palomitas · Français: pop-corn · Deutsch: Popcorn · Italiano: popcorn · 日本語: ポップコーン

How do you pronounce popcorn?

In American English /ˈpɑpkɔrn/; in British English /ˈpɒpkɔːn/.

How do you use popcorn in a sentence?

I like popcorn with butter. We made popcorn before watching the film.

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