popcorn
1 of 2noun
pop·corn ˈpäp-ˌkȯrn 
: corn (Zea mays 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
popcorn
2 of 2adjective
: having widespread appeal but usually offering little artistic merit or intellectual stimulation
popcorn movies
Example Sentences
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oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2022 This year, pop some popcorn, cozy up on the couch and stream your favorite Thanksgiving movies or Thanksgiving episodes of marathon-worthy shows. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022 Design lovers: grab the popcorn and your coziest throw blanket. Claire Brito, House Beautiful, 28 July 2022 Pass the popcorn! Dean McDermott joined his wife, Tori Spelling, and their kids for a movie night on the latest episode of Spelling's reality TV show, @Home with Tori, which aired Thursday. Breanna Bell, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 The prospect of both shows rolling out episodes during the same weeks has many passing the popcorn. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 July 2022 Make some popcorn, grab yourself a brewski and turn on Disney+. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2022 Have your guests vote on their favorite scary flicks ahead of time, and don't forget the popcorn. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 8 July 2022 The popcorn does not get unloaded from a truck in giant plastic sacks. Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2022 Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Maybe there's a popcorn bowl on the coffee table begging to be emptied. Kaitlin Marks, EW.com, 28 July 2022 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 Due to gravity, skimpiness, or dud luck, my bag of Hula Crunch was mostly popcorn. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022 The event offers popcorn from Nikki’s Unique Treats, pop from Faygo and a specialty bar experience from award-winning Parc restaurant. Liliana Webb, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2022 One company is already paying growers more to encourage them to keep the popcorn corn planted. Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 June 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 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 See More
Noun
Grab some popcorn and sit down with the kids for a summertime movie night! oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2022 This year, pop some popcorn, cozy up on the couch and stream your favorite Thanksgiving movies or Thanksgiving episodes of marathon-worthy shows. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022 Design lovers: grab the popcorn and your coziest throw blanket. Claire Brito, House Beautiful, 28 July 2022 Pass the popcorn! Dean McDermott joined his wife, Tori Spelling, and their kids for a movie night on the latest episode of Spelling's reality TV show, @Home with Tori, which aired Thursday. Breanna Bell, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 The prospect of both shows rolling out episodes during the same weeks has many passing the popcorn. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 July 2022 Make some popcorn, grab yourself a brewski and turn on Disney+. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2022 Have your guests vote on their favorite scary flicks ahead of time, and don't forget the popcorn. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 8 July 2022 The popcorn does not get unloaded from a truck in giant plastic sacks. Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2022 Adjective
In an entertaining, popcorn-movie package, of course. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Maybe there's a popcorn bowl on the coffee table begging to be emptied. Kaitlin Marks, EW.com, 28 July 2022 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 Due to gravity, skimpiness, or dud luck, my bag of Hula Crunch was mostly popcorn. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022 The event offers popcorn from Nikki’s Unique Treats, pop from Faygo and a specialty bar experience from award-winning Parc restaurant. Liliana Webb, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2022 One company is already paying growers more to encourage them to keep the popcorn corn planted. Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 June 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 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 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1823, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1950, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
popcorn
noun
pop·corn ˈpäp-ˌkȯrn
1
: corn whose kernels burst open when exposed to high heat to form white or yellowish puffy pieces
2
: the kernels after popping