POPCORN Definition & Meaning

popcorn

[ pop-kawrn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any of several varieties of corn whose kernels burst open and puff out when subjected to dry heat.
popped corn.
peanut ( def 4c ).

popcorn

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noun

a variety of maize having hard pointed kernels that puff up when heated
the puffed edible kernels of this plant

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of popcorn¹

1810–20, Americanism; short for popped corn. See pop ¹, -ed ², corn ¹

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of popcorn¹

C19: so called because of the noise the grains make when they swell up and burst on heating

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On the trade show floor, all manner of vendors were selling the latest popcorn toppings, reclining theater seats, carpet samples and a smart bar that said it would pour the perfect cocktail in four seconds.

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"But the US is the biggest popcorn market in the world so we had planned that a lot of our growth would come from there."

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I’m not that interested in the food part, but I will completely overload on popcorn — as many refills as I can get.

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Jackson has never been shy about appearing in popcorn flicks.

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There is a two-drink minimum and popcorn for sale at present, with future plans expanding to ground-level retail and Italian dining.

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