kettle corn

noun

variants: or less commonly kettlecorn play \ˈke-tᵊl-ˌkȯrn\

Definition of kettle corn

US

: popped corn flavored with sugar, oil, and salt : sweetened popcorn

If you've ever had chocolate-covered pretzels or kettle corn, you know firsthand that salty and sweet can be a magical pairing.
—Allie Albanese and Melissa Diaz, Parade, 10 Dec. 2013

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First Known Use of kettle corn

1990

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