Definitions for POPCORN
ˈpɒpˌkɔrnpop·corn

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. popcorn, Zea mays evertanoun

   corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat

2. popcornnoun

   small kernels of corn exploded by heat

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1. popcornnoun

   A snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating.

2. popcornnoun

   A kind of stitch similar to a bobble.

3. Etymology: From English popped (shortned) + corn

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1. Popcorn

   Mother Popcorn (You Got to Have a Mother for Me)" is a song recorded by James Brown and released as a two-part single in 1969. A #1 R&B and #11 Pop hit, it was the highest-charting of a series of recordings inspired by the popular dance the Popcorn which Brown made that year, including "The Popcorn", "Lowdown Popcorn", and "Let a Man Come In and Do the Popcorn". (The "mother" of the song's title was, in the words of biographer RJ Smith, "[Brown's] honorific for a big butt".)"Mother Popcorn" has a beat and structure similar to Brown's 1967 hit "Cold Sweat", but a faster tempo and a greater amount of rhythmic activity (including a lot of agitated 16th note movement from the horn section) give it a more frenetic quality than the earlier song. Critic Robert Christgau singled out "Mother Popcorn" as the turning point in Brown's funk music in which he "began to concern himself more and more exclusively with rhythmic distinctions." The song features a saxophone solo by Maceo Parker, which starts at the end of Part 1 in the single version of the song.

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1. popcorn

   Popcorn is a type of corn kernel that, when exposed to heat, bursts open into a light, fluffy snack due to the moisture inside the kernel turning into steam. The corn used for popcorn is a special variety that has a particularly hard outer shell. It can be flavored with a variety of toppings including salt, butter, sugar, and more. It's commonly consumed in movie theaters, at carnivals, and at home as a light snack.

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1. Popcorn

   Popcorn, also known as popping corn, is a type of corn that expands from the kernel and puffs up when heated. Corn 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. This allows pressure to build inside the kernel until an explosive "pop" results. Some strains of corn are now cultivated specifically as popping corns. There are many techniques for popping corn. Commercial large-scale popcorn machines were invented by Charles Cretors in the late 19th century. Many types of small-scale home methods for popping corn also exist, along with prepackaged popcorn. Depending on how it is prepared and cooked, some consider it 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.

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1. popcorn

   A type of food created from a kernel of corn.

   Popcorn is a popular snack and is sold across the world in many flavors, packaging and brands.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 23, 2016  

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1. popcorn

   Song lyrics by popcorn -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by popcorn on the Lyrics.com website.

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1. • Corn

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce POPCORN?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say POPCORN in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of POPCORN in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of POPCORN in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of POPCORN in a Sentence

1. David Gerrold:

   Of course life is bizarre, the more bizarre it gets, the more interesting it is. The only way to approach it is to make yourself some popcorn and enjoy the show.

2. Natalie Rizzo:

   Since chocolate has caffeine that may keep me awake, I opt for cocoa powder sprinkled on top of popcorn, this sweet and savory snack has just 40 calories per cup.

3. Robert James:

   Like everyone else I ’m sitting around eating popcorn waiting to see what he’s going to release and what he’s not going to release, quite frankly even when you look up case law on special grand juries, you ’ll see it is a rarity.

4. Regina Davis Moss:

   You're not able to do the things that you normally would, such as eating popcorn or eating a meal, without removing your mask.

5. Cyril Brun:

   Champagne offers a bit of complexity but not too much to overshadow a meal so it is easily paired alongside a variety of foods, from pastas, seafood and cheeses to eggs, popcorn and potato chips.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=POPCORN
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Popcorn
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popcorn
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=POPCORN
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=POPCORN