LookItUppoppy
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpɑːpi/ · UK /ˈpɒpi/
poppy means: A plant with thin, delicate flowers, often red, whose seeds can be used in food.
noun
A plant with thin, delicate flowers, often red, whose seeds can be used in food.
- A red poppy grew beside the path.
- The fields were full of poppies.
- She sprinkled poppy seeds over the bread.
An artificial red flower worn to remember people who died in wars.
- He wore a poppy on his coat.
- They sold poppies to raise money for veterans.
- She pinned a paper poppy to her jacket.
A bright red colour with a little orange in it.
- She chose poppy for the walls.
- The fabric comes in cream and poppy.
- A touch of poppy brightens the colour scheme.
A loving name for your father or grandfather.
- My poppy makes the best pancakes.
- We visited Poppy on Sunday.
- The children ran to hug their poppy.
adjective
Bright red with a little orange in it.
- She wore a poppy red dress.
- The cushions were a bright poppy shade.
- He chose poppy red paint for the door.
Making short, sharp sounds like small things bursting.
- The fire made little poppy noises.
- I like the poppy sound of these drums.
- The old recording has a poppy crackle.
Containing bubbles and tasting like a sweet soft drink.
- This drink tastes rather poppy.
- The beer was sweet and poppy.
- She disliked the wine's poppy taste.
Sticking out further than usual, especially when describing eyes.
- The frog had poppy eyes.
- His eyes looked rather poppy in the photograph.
- She drew a face with round, poppy eyes.
Questions about poppy
What does poppy mean?
A plant with thin, delicate flowers, often red, whose seeds can be used in food.
What is poppy in other languages?
Türkçe: gelincik · Español: amapola · Français: coquelicot · Deutsch: Mohn · Italiano: papavero · 日本語: ケシ
How do you pronounce poppy?
In American English /ˈpɑːpi/; in British English /ˈpɒpi/.
How do you use poppy in a sentence?
A red poppy grew beside the path. The fields were full of poppies.
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