pop·corn
ˈpäp-ˌkȯrn 
: corn (Zea mays var. everta synonym Z. mays praecox) having kernels that upon exposure to heat burst open to form a white starchy mass
also
: the kernels especially after popping
1
: being or consisting of bite-size pieces of food that are typically breaded or battered and fried
popcorn chicken/shrimp
… I am easily swayed by the popcorn cauliflower ($9). Lightly battered and fried crisp, the cauliflower is perfectly tender and not at all heavy.—
Kathy Jollimore
Kathy Jollimore2
: having widespread appeal but usually offering little artistic merit or intellectual stimulation
popcorn movies
popcorn entertainment
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Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Movie nights also take place here, complete with complimentary popcorn and picture-perfect sunset views.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 July 2021
Who knew the secrets to an angelic glow were popcorn and clay face masks?
—Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
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Noun
And the installations continue all the way through the gift shop, which is situated between a series of photo backdrops and a food court offering concessions like popcorn and cotton candy.
2.
—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Movie nights also take place here, complete with complimentary popcorn and picture-perfect sunset views.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
My favorite food is popcorn.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 July 2021
Who knew the secrets to an angelic glow were popcorn and clay face masks?
—Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
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“Popcorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popcorn. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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