How to Use popcorn in a Sentence

popcorn

1 of 2 noun
Definition of popcornnext
  • For the movie buffs and popcorn lovers, the Popcorn Maker is a must-have.
    — Jose Ryller, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The prospect of both shows rolling out episodes during the same weeks has many passing the popcorn.
    — WIRED, 3 Oct. 2023
  • That kernel of popcorn that got stuck in your teeth at the movies could come back to haunt you.
    — Rachel Swalin, Health, 3 Feb. 2023
  • There will be games and face painting for the kids, ice cream and sweets, as well as popcorn.
    — Sam Boyer, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The popcorn is available at Walmart.com and in Walmart stores this week.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Being able to just sit back, eat your popcorn, and watch.
    — Dan Gelston, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
  • When the two young girls taste chocolate and popcorn for the first time, their eyes dance with delight.
    — Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Oct. 2023
  • This time around, though, there was no popcorn trophy in shot.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2023
  • Among other items, the chain plans to sell popcorn in collectible tubs for $20.
    — Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Nothing beats a cozy movie night on the couch with your favorite popcorn.
    — Samantha Jones, goodhousekeeping.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • So, now's your chance: start making some popcorn and queue up a scary movie.
    — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 10 Mar. 2023
  • In the first test, hair got stuck to the brush roll and popcorn kernels resisted being sucked in.
    — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023
  • There are boxes of doughnuts and huge bags of popcorn ready to be rolled to the concession stands.
    — Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Keep a batch of this compound butter in the freezer and add slabs of it to boost the flavor of all kinds of seafood, steak, corn on the cob and popcorn.
    — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Start popping the popcorn now, because you'll be done building it in no time.
    — Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Since no movie night is complete without popcorn, pop enough for the whole crew just as the guests arrive.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023
  • From thrillers to romantic comedies, here are the best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video Get the popcorn ready.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
  • To motivate him down the aisle, popcorn, his favorite treat, was dropped by the flower girl.
    — Shannon Sims, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Light or not, that’s expensive for a popcorn bucket, but again this is a theme park gift shop.
    — PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2023
  • And better yet, the nature of the fabric means the popcorn dress is easy to buy online without trying on.
    — Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Even organic brands of popcorn may have some trans fat.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 27 June 2023
  • Nightly s'mores and popcorn around its campfires welcome you back after a day at the beach.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 13 May 2023
  • Grab the fairy lights, fashion a makeshift fort, make popcorn—with extra butter—and cuddle up for a new movie.
    — Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
  • And if bananas aren't your go-to, there's regular popcorn as well.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Then there are the slam-dunks, like a popcorn chicken meal that earned a perfect score last October.
    — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Freshly popped popcorn is a must to make sure your popcorn balls aren't soggy.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • On Tuesdays, hot dogs, peanuts, potato chips, popcorn and more are $1 each.
    — Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The duo are working on Deadpool and Inside Out 2 merch but can’t share any popcorn spoilers.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Great for large groups, this popcorn maker can produce up to one gallon of popcorn per batch.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Here’s the best method to easily make perfect microwave popcorn at home.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
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popcorn

2 of 2 adjective
  • This time the star of the dish just happens to be popcorn, and what’s wrong with that?
    — Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2021
  • The popcorn aroma is gone; the ticket booth is an empty shell, and rows of coral chairs are collecting dust.
    — Kim Hyatt, Star Tribune, 2 June 2021
  • Removing a popcorn ceiling is very messy, so the best time to do it is before moving in.
    — Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021
  • The video then cut to a throwback clip of Rodriguez slightly struggling to chomp at some popcorn hand-fed to him by then-girlfriend Cameron Diaz.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2021
  • DJ Cassidy is off to the races with his popular popcorn-style showcase of classic songs and legendary artists.
    — Essence, 13 Jan. 2022
  • The company has been dabbling in cryptocurrency and plans to sell its own popcorn brand at stores.
    — Julia Horowitz, CNN, 16 Mar. 2022
  • San Francisco, 4%, cranked up the popcorn machines in early March.
    — Dawn Chmielewski, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2021
  • Late in the second quarter, James could be seen sipping water from a bottle and in the third quarter he could be seen eating what looked to be popcorn.
    — Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Waiters walked the room, armed with glasses of red wine, bubbling prosecco, and a buttered rum cocktail with a popcorn rim.
    — Monica Kim, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2019
  • Sprinkle it on top of butternut squash, carrot soup or even popcorn.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2020
  • Due to gravity, skimpiness, or dud luck, my bag of Hula Crunch was mostly popcorn.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022
  • A month later, memorabilia and items from the theater — such as popcorn machines, movie posters and even the curtains — were auctioned off to the public.
    — Meagan Hurley, Dallas News, 20 May 2021
  • Accessories include clunky button necklaces and bracelets, raffia cell-phone bags and popcorn hand bags with belt straps.
    — Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2019
  • According to Perry, the suspects also went underneath the stage, raised the theater’s organ and made popcorn.
    — Ryce Stoughtenborough, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Nothing gives off retro summer vibes like an old-school drive-in theater, and the Misquamicut Drive-in is screening popcorn-fun flick all weekend.
    — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022
  • Only concessions available are popcorn, candy and drinks at this time.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 9 Oct. 2020
  • One company is already paying growers more to encourage them to keep the popcorn corn planted.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 June 2022
  • The popcorn comment was, of course, a reference to his comments prior to Alabama’s 42-21 win over Ole Miss earlier this season.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 16 Oct. 2021
  • That theater room is impressive, 32 feet wide with a real concession stand, popcorn machine and drink dispensers.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2020
  • But even once-quick eats on the popcorn level typically require standing behind a dozen or more other customers.
    — Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 18 June 2021
  • The film will be preceded by a 4 p.m. popcorn reception with Richard, who will participate in a post-screening discussion.
    — Mike Scott, NOLA.com, 15 Aug. 2017
  • By halftime, Ole Miss was shut out 28-0, Kiffin's pre-game confidence became comical and social media buzzed using the popcorn line against him.
    — Analis Bailey, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2021
  • The novel—a whodunnit that centers on five 20- and 30-something women who star on a fictional reality TV show, Goal Diggers, until one of them winds up dead—looks at first to be standard popcorn chick-lit.
    — Danielle McNally, Marie Claire, 15 May 2018
  • To make matters even more popcorn-worthy, Pitt and Poturalski's trip coincided with his and Jolie's wedding anniversary.
    — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 7 Sep. 2020
  • Some of the best paranoid thrillers and conspiratorial dramas of the past 50 years were initially dismissed as fantastical genre pieces by critics, seen as little more than popcorn entertainment.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2020
  • Bottled water; butterscotch corn; candy Kisses; candy/caramel apples; caramel corn; cotton candy; peanuts; popcorn; soft drinks; strip candy; lemon shakeup.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2022
  • According to reviewers, regular walls and even popcorn ceilings work as phenomenal surfaces for screening your favorite flicks inside.
    — Melissa Epifano, Southern Living, 9 June 2021
  • This time the star of the dish just happens to be popcorn, and what’s wrong with that?
    — Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2021
  • The popcorn aroma is gone; the ticket booth is an empty shell, and rows of coral chairs are collecting dust.
    — Kim Hyatt, Star Tribune, 2 June 2021
  • Removing a popcorn ceiling is very messy, so the best time to do it is before moving in.
    — Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021

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