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
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These tiny bites will disappear so quickly, and with kid-friendly mini appetizers like meatball sliders and pizza poppers, every family member will love these.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Hungry customers might go for the meatloaf stuffed with jalapeño poppers ($21).
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Drumming echoed between storefronts as confetti poppers snapped and ornate floats rolled past.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Hungry customers might go for the meatloaf stuffed with jalapeño poppers ($21).
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Drumming echoed between storefronts as confetti poppers snapped and ornate floats rolled past.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
It's known for its nachos and bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Popper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popper. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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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
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