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

Hobi’s had a busy summer, gearing up to re-connect with his BTS bandmates — Jung Kook, V, Jimin, Suga, RM and Jin — in anticipation of their return after a nearly four-year hiatus in 2026, as well as showing support for fellow K-poppers BLACKPINK. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025

Another critical part of the film was normalizing Boyd’s sexuality, which starts with an early scene involving a one-night stand that includes poppers and male nudity — elements not often seen in horror. —William Earl, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025

These cheesy jalapeno poppers come together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025

These pickle poppers are inspired by the fan-favorite jalapeño poppers. —Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 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