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popcorn

/ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/

Meanings
noun
A snack food made from corn/maize kernels popped by dry heating.

Examples :

"My sister made popcorn for our family movie night. "
food entertainment

Related Words

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration popping

popping verb

/ˈpɒpɪŋ/ /ˈpɑpɪŋ/

To make a pop, or sharp, quick sound.

"The muskets popped away on all sides."

Illustration heating

heating verb

/ˈhiːtɪŋ/

To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").

"The oven is heating the pizza to 400 degrees. "

Illustration contains

contains verb

/kənˈteɪnz/

To hold inside.

"The box contains my old toys. "

Illustration kernels

kernels noun

/ˈkɜːnlz/ /ˈkɝnl̩z/

The core, center, or essence of an object or system.

"the kernel of an argument"

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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suitable adjective

/ˈsuːtəbl/

Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

"The new shoes are suitable for playing sports. "

Illustration brother

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration textured

textured verb

/ˈtɛk.stʃɚd/

To create or apply a texture

"Drag the trowel through the plaster to texture the wall."

Illustration entertainment

entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

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stitches noun

/ˈstɪtʃɪz/

A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

"The seamstress carefully counted the stitches before starting the new quilt. "