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Definition of popcorn - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodsnack food made from popped corn kernels
- We bought popcorn at the movie theater.
2.
crowd pleaserentertainment for observers
- The argument was pure popcorn for the onlookers.
3.
corn typetype of corn suitable for popping
- Farmers grow popcorn for the snack industry.
4.
creativityTECH. US brainstorming method with immediate idea sharingTECH. US
- The team used popcorn to generate ideas quickly.
5.
craftsTECH. UK knitting stitch similar to a bobbleTECH. UK
- She used the popcorn stitch for the sweater.
Images of popcorn
snack food made from popped corn kernels 
type of corn suitable for popping 
knitting stitch similar to a bobble
Expressions with popcorn
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movie made mainly to entertain a large audience
That was a real popcorn movie, just fun and exciting.
get ready to watch a dramatic situation
Grab the popcorn—the debate is getting heated.
small pieces of chicken that are breaded and fried
I ordered a bucket of popcorn chicken for lunch.
small shrimp battered and fried
We ordered popcorn shrimp as an appetizer.
sweet treat made of popcorn and syrup
We made popcorn balls for the Halloween party.
machine that pops corn kernels into popcorn
We used the popcorn popper for movie night.
sudden, widespread reactions in a group
The news caused a popcorn effect among the crowd.
situation that is very entertaining or exciting
The debate turned into a real popcorn moment.
ceiling finish resembling popcorn
They decided to remove the popcorn ceiling during the renovation.
small, round snow pellets that look like popcorn
Popcorn snow covered the ground after the storm.
lung disease from inhaling chemicals, causing cough and shortness of breath
Popcorn lung can develop after breathing in certain chemicals.
classroom activity where students read aloud in turns
During popcorn reading, each student read a paragraph.
Origin of popcorn
English, pop (burst) + corn (grain)
Terms with popcorn included in their meaning
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snack
sweet and salty popcorn with sugar and salt
kitchen appliance
machine that makes popcorn using hot air
sweet snack
type of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts
trade label
brand of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts
confectionery
ball of popcorn stuck with candy
food
brand of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts
snack
sweet treat made of popcorn and syrup
kitchen appliance
machine that pops corn kernels into popcorn
architecture
ceiling finish resembling popcorn
precipitation
small, round snow pellets that look like popcorn
food
resembling the texture or appearance of popcorn
food
resembling or characteristic of popcorn
entertainment
having qualities of a popcorn movie
Examples of popcorn in a sentence
Popcorn is a popular snack at fairs and carnivals. The celebrity feud was popcorn for the fans. The courtroom drama provided popcorn for the audience. Popcorn is a popular movie snack. They sell popcorn at the fair. Popcorn sessions often lead to innovative solutions.
They engaged in popcorn to spark creativity. The pattern called for a popcorn stitch. Her scarf featured a row of popcorns.
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- French:pop-corn, spectacle, ...
- German:Popcorn, Zuschauerspaß, ...
- Italian:popcorn, spettacolo, ...
- Spanish:crispetas, espectáculo, ...
- Portuguese:pipocas, espetáculo, ...
- Chinese:爆米花, 娱乐, ...
- Japanese:ポップコーン, ポップコーン法, ...
- Arabic:فشار, فُرْجَة, ...
- Hebrew:פּוֹפְּקוֹרְן, שַׁעֲשׁוּעַ, ...
- Russian:попкорн, попкорн-стежок, ...
- Ukrainian:попкорн, метод попкорну, ...
- Hindi:पॉपकॉर्न, मनोरंजन, ...
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