popcorn

noun
UK: /ˈpɒpkɔːn/
US: /ˈpɑːpkɔːrn/

  1. Kernels of corn heated until they burst open.

    1. We ate popcorn at the movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The smell of popcorn filled the entire movie theater during the premiere. [ ] [ ]

  2. A movie or TV show considered entertaining but not intellectually stimulating.

    1. That movie was pure popcorn. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sometimes I just want to watch some popcorn and not think too hard about plot. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

movie
popcorn intransitive-verb

  1. To burst open like popcorn when heated.

    1. The corn will popcorn quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. These new kernels of corn popcorn so easily when placed in the microwave. [ ] [ ]
popcorn transitive-verb

  1. To cook kernels of corn so they burst open.

    1. I will popcorn some for us. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you popcorn a big bag for everyone before the start of the film? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "popcorn" in English means: Kernels of corn heated until they burst open., A movie or TV show considered entertaining but not intellectually stimulating..

The phonetic transcription of "popcorn" is /ˈpɒpkɔːn/ in British English and /ˈpɑːpkɔːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "popcorn": movie.

Example usage of "popcorn": "We ate popcorn at the movie.". More examples on the page.