popper

noun

pop·​per ˈpä-pər 

1

: one that pops

especially : a utensil for popping corn

2

slang : a vial of amyl nitrite or butyl nitrite used illicitly as an inhalational aphrodisiac

Examples of popper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That covers nitrous oxide, but also poppers, household solvents and aerosols. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025

Famous Bowl Fill Up: The iconic KFC Famous Bowl served with two pie poppers and a medium drink. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 June 2025

Or try these Jalapeño Popper Skillet Tacos, which bring beloved jalapeño popper flavors to a spicy, cheesy skillet bake with red onion and roasted poblano peppers. —Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2025

Where to Eat Flathead Lake Brewing has views of the lake, 16 beers on tap, and a large pub-food menu that includes a burger topped with jalapeño poppers. —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for popper

• chopper
• copper
• cropper
• dropper
• pauper
• proper
• shopper
• stopper
• topper
• whopper
• eavesdropper
• grasshopper

Kids Definition

popper

noun

pop·​per ˈpäp-ər 

: one that pops

especially : a utensil for popping corn

Medical Definition

popper

noun

pop·​per ˈpäp-ər 

slang

: a vial of amyl nitrite or butyl nitrite especially when used illicitly as an inhalational aphrodisiac