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

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

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

   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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How to pronounce Popcorn?

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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. Luke Bryan:

   This was like a year before my first album ever came out, i just sat in the back and ate popcorn, and I think Reba walked out and I started crying, so that was an amazing moment.

2. Panagis Galiatsatos:

   For popcorn lung, the actual scientific name is bronchiolitis obliterans, and the bronchiolitis obliterans name implies obliterating the bronchioles, the most distal part of the lungs -- and that's what that disease did. It just knocked those completely out, i think what we are recognizing now is that these toxins that are in the electronic cigarettes are toxins for a reason.

3. Panagis Galiatsatos:

   For me, this case is not surprising, not unexpected and it goes along with the acute toxicity that we see from vaping happening in the most fragile parts of the lungs, for popcorn lung, the actual scientific name is bronchiolitis obliterans, and the bronchiolitis obliterans name implies obliterating the bronchioles, the most distal part of the lungs -- and that's what that disease did. It just knocked those completely out.

4. 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.

5. Nowadays Finley:

   I've surprised them with gift cards for ice cream, flavored popcorn, anything to make them smile. when it's 7:30 in the morning and those girls are all excited waving at the door, that's my reward.

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