popcorn

[ˈpɒpkɔːn]

popcorn Definition

  • 1a type of corn that expands from the kernel and puffs up when heated, used mainly for making popcorn snacks
  • 2a snack made from popcorn

Using popcorn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "popcorn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love eating popcorn while watching movies.

  • Example

    The smell of fresh popcorn filled the room.

  • Example

    He bought a bag of popcorn at the fair.

popcorn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for popcorn

  • popped corn
  • popcorn kernels

Phrases with popcorn

  • a machine that pops popcorn kernels using heat

    Example

    The movie theater has a popcorn machine in the lobby.

  • a ceiling treatment that was popular in the mid-20th century, characterized by a bumpy texture resembling popcorn

    Example

    The new homeowners are planning to remove the popcorn ceiling in the living room.

  • a respiratory disease caused by inhaling diacetyl, a chemical used in some popcorn flavorings

    Example

    The factory workers who were exposed to diacetyl developed popcorn lung.

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Summary: popcorn in Brief

Popcorn [ˈpɒpkɔːn] is a type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, typically used for making popcorn snacks. It can also refer to the snack itself, as in 'I love eating popcorn while watching movies.' Other phrases include 'popcorn machine,' which is a device that pops popcorn kernels using heat, and 'popcorn ceiling,' a bumpy ceiling texture popular in the mid-20th century.

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