pop·corn
ˈpäp-ˌkȯrn 
: corn (Zea mays everta synonym Z. mays praecox) having kernels that upon exposure to heat burst open to form a white starchy mass
also
: the kernels especially after popping
: having widespread appeal but usually offering little artistic merit or intellectual stimulation
popcorn movies
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Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Some shoppers are ditching low-calorie snacks like popcorn for more filling ones, executives have said.
—Jessica Dinapoli, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The clues package also included golden popcorn, a racing flag and cameras 24/7.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Some shoppers are ditching low-calorie snacks like popcorn for more filling ones, executives have said.
—Jessica Dinapoli, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Popcorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popcorn. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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