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.
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He bought a bag of popcorn at the fair.
popcorn Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for popcorn
- popped corn
- popcorn kernels
Phrases with popcorn
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.
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.
