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Meaning of "popcorn" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POPCORN

So called because of the noise the grains make when they swell up and burst on heating.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POPCORN

popcorn  [ˈpɒpˌkɔːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POPCORN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Popcorn is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POPCORN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

popcorn

Popcorn

Popcorn, also known as popping corn, is a type of corn that expands from the kernel and puffs up when heated. Popcorn is able to pop because, like amaranth grain, sorghum, quinoa, and millet, its kernels have a hard moisture-sealed hull and a dense starchy interior. Pressure builds inside the kernel, and a small explosion is the end result. Some strains of corn are now cultivated specifically as popping corns. There are various techniques for popping corn. Along with prepackaged popcorn, which is generally intended to be prepared in a microwave oven, there are small home appliances for popping corn. These methods require the use of minimally processed popping corn. A larger-scale, commercial popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors in the late 19th century. Unpopped popcorn is considered nonperishable and will last indefinitely if stored in ideal conditions. Depending on how it is prepared and cooked, some consider popcorn to be a health food, while others caution against it for a variety of reasons. Popcorn can also have non-food applications, ranging from holiday decorations to packaging materials.

Definition of popcorn in the English dictionary

The definition of popcorn in the dictionary is a variety of maize having hard pointed kernels that puff up when heated. Other definition of popcorn is the puffed edible kernels of this plant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POPCORN


amelcorn
ˈæməlˌkɔːn
barleycorn
ˈbɑːlɪˌkɔːn
broomcorn
ˈbruːmˌkɔːn
Capricorn
ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn
cavicorn
ˈkævɪˌkɔːn
clavicorn
ˈklævɪˌkɔːn
corn
kɔːn
eggcorn
ˈɛɡˌkɔːn
einkorn
ˈaɪnˌkɔːn
lamellicorn
ləˈmɛlɪˌkɔːn
leprechaun
ˈlɛprəˌkɔːn
longicorn
ˈlɒndʒɪˌkɔːn
mungcorn
ˈmʌŋˌkɔːn
naricorn
ˈneɪrɪˌkɔːn
peppercorn
ˈpɛpəˌkɔːn
Runcorn
ˈrʌŋˌkɔːn
serricorn
ˈsɛrɪˌkɔːn
tricorn
ˈtraɪˌkɔːn
unicorn
ˈjuːnɪˌkɔːn
wardcorn
ˈwɔːdˌkɔːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POPCORN

pop shop
pop singer
pop socks
pop song
pop star
pop the question
pop-up
pop-up book
pop-up menu
pop-up toaster
pop.
popcorn movie
pope
pope´s eye
pope´s nose
popedom
popehood
popeless
popelike
popeling

WORDS THAT END LIKE POPCORN

bicorn
field corn
green corn
Guinea corn
Indian corn
John Barleycorn
kaffir corn
kafir corn
outscorn
pilcorn
scorn
seed corn
seed-corn
squirrel corn
sugar corn
sweet corn
tropic of Capricorn

Synonyms and antonyms of popcorn in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «popcorn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POPCORN

Find out the translation of popcorn to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of popcorn from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «popcorn» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

爆米花
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

palomitas
570 millions of speakers

English

popcorn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पॉपकॉर्न
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فُشَار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

попкорн
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pipoca
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভুট্টার খই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

popcorn
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Popcorn
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Popcorn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポップコーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

팝콘
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Popcorn
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bắp rang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாப்கார்ன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉपकॉर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Patlamış mısır
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

popcorn
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prażona kukurydza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

попкорн
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

floricele de porumb
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ποπκόρν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

springmielies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

popcorn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

popkorn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of popcorn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POPCORN»

The term «popcorn» is very widely used and occupies the 12.998 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POPCORN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about popcorn

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10 QUOTES WITH «POPCORN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word popcorn.
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Alessandra Ambrosio
I don't really drink sodas, but when I have popcorn or pizza I need a little. It's the perfect combination.
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Keith Belling
When I went to visit this rice cake plant, I hadn't realized how the rice cakes were made. As soon as I saw the molds of rice and how the heat pops it like popcorn, the light bulb went off. This is popped. This isn't baked or fried.
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Neill Blomkamp
There has to be the popcorn genre element, or I don't engage the same way. I like action and vehicle design and guns and computer graphics as much as I like allegory. It's a constant balancing game. I want audiences to be on this rollercoaster that fits the Hollywood mould, but I also want them to absorb my observations.
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Neill Blomkamp
I think that in the realm of commercial, popcorn cinema, the amount of message or smuggling of ideas you can get in there is quite limited. Like, if you think you're going to make a difference or change anything, you're on pretty dangerous thin ice.
5
Ozwald Boateng
My wife and I have a tradition of popcorn and videos with our kids on Friday evenings.
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Garth Brooks
That smell of freshly cut grass makes me think of Friday night football in high school. The smell of popcorn and cigar smoke reminds me of the stadium. The cutting of the grass reminds me of the August practice.
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Julie Burchill
I almost choke on my popcorn when I hear film stars, who walk on red carpets as much as the rest of us do on zebra crossings, criticising youngsters who crave fame.
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Deb Caletti
I've never met a popcorn ball I didn't like.
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Don Cheadle
I understand what's it like to work all week and on Friday night just want to go and leave your brain at the door, buy some popcorn and be thrilled by something.
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Jai Courtney
I was too young to be an avid enthusiast for the franchise, but like billions of people I remember as a child sitting around with the family on a Friday night with pizza and popcorn and a 'Die Hard' movie on.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POPCORN»

Discover the use of popcorn in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to popcorn and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Popcorn: A Novel
Enter Wayne and Scout. Real killers. Appalling, demented maniacs who kill people they do not know. Popcorn is an international success, prevailing at number one for five weeks on London's Sunday Times bestseller list.
Ben Elton, 2014
2
Popcorn
They make it all, and soon the house is overflowing with popcorn. What will Sam and his friends do with so much of this tasty treat? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.
Frank Asch, 2015
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The Popcorn Book
Presents a variety of facts about popcorn and includes two recipes.
Tomie dePaola, 1978
4
Popcorn
Provides a history of one of America's favorite snack foods, presenting its origins, nutritional information and recipes.
Elaine Landau, 2003
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Popcorn
Illustrations and rhythmic, rhyming text show what happens when popping popcorn gets out of hand.
Alex Moran, 2003
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The Popcorn Report: Faith Popcorn on the Future of Your ...
The highly regarded trend forecaster predicts a decrease in drug use, a new popularity for hard liquor, an increase in vegetarianism, and a return to family values. Reprint. $45,000 ad/promo. Tour.
Faith Popcorn, 1992
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Popped Culture: A Social History of Popcorn in America
the history, legends, & cookery of America's favorite snack food.
Andrew F. Smith, 1999
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Popcorn: Poems
A collection of short poems with such titles as "Popcorn," "Driftwood," and "My new bird book."
‎1998
9
100 pounds of popcorn
Who wouldn't want 100 pounds of popcorn? Andy and his sister find out sometimes we need to be careful what we wish for.
Hazel Krantz, 1961
10
101 Things to Do With Popcorn
The world’s favorite snack just got tastier!
Christina Dymock, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POPCORN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term popcorn is used in the context of the following news items.
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All hail Caesar Popcorn from versatile chef
It's Syhabout's creativity that devised the recipe for one of the Dock's most popular snacks, Caesar Popcorn, where the popped kernels are ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
2
Miss and Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival contestants set
MARION – The 35th annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held Saturday at River Valley High School. Also crowned that ... «Marion Star, Jul 15»
3
Johnson's Popcorn celebrates 75 years in business
John Stauffer was still three years shy of being born when the business he would acquire in 1974, Johnson's Popcorn, was first established on ... «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»
4
Is “Home” where your heart is? “Shadows” shady? Popcorn Bag …
Sweet and harmless, the new animated feature “Home” plays a bit like “E.T.” if it had been produced by the folks who gave us Teletubbies. «fox4kc.com, Jul 15»
5
Three more local acts qualify for Memphis blues event
Popcorn Blog. Entertainment Popcorn Blog. Three more local acts qualify for Memphis blues event. Zack Salsberry. Zack Salsberry will be one ... «Daily Press, Jul 15»
6
Perlite “volcanic popcorn” set to reduce insulation costs by at least …
Research at London's Brunel University has indicated that using perlite as a “volcanic popcorn” insulation material could reduce building ... «Industrial Minerals, Jul 15»
7
Masterchef recap: culinary dream pops for one of three finalists
Up on the balcony, Jessica's plan to make a cake out of popcorn doesn't sound right to Matthew, but bear in mind Matthew got eliminated so his ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
8
Austin snack food company looks to go public in $276 million offering
Amplify Snack Brands Inc., an Austin health-conscious food business that specializes in popcorn and tortilla chips, wants to capitalize on the ... «Austin Business Journal, Jul 15»
9
Johnson's Popcorn
Becky Juzwiak turns the popcorn to spread out the toppings at a Johnson's Popcorn on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Friday, July 3, 2015. «Philly.com, Jul 15»
10
Project Free TV Alternatives: Popcorn Time, Free Sports Streaming …
Everything from "Silicon Valley" to "Two and a Half Men" are available on Popcorn Time (pictured here) and other illicit streaming websites. «International Business Times, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Popcorn [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/popcorn>. Apr 2024 ».
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