popper

noun

pop·​per ˈpä-pər How to pronounce popper (audio)
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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The ready-to-wear offering sees new interpretations of signature WB tracksuits, featuring popper and lace-up detailing and cargo pockets, as well as a crochet top, relaxed separates and suede bowling bags inspired by the intersection between city and coast. Alice Cary, Vogue, 28 May 2025 That made poppers one of their last remaining points of distinction. Jacob Bernstein, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Famous Bowl Fill Up: The iconic KFC Famous Bowl, which features mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, cheese, and popcorn chicken, served with two pie poppers and a medium drink. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 June 2025 Adrenaline addicts can sportfish for giant trevally and grouper by casting poppers and stick baits into the surf zone along reef breaks, while low-key anglers can give hand-line fishing a go at local coral reefs to snag seabream and cod the old-fashioned way. Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for popper

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of popper was in 1733

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“Popper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popper. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

popper

noun
pop·​per ˈpäp-ər How to pronounce popper (audio)
: one that pops
especially : a utensil for popping corn

Medical Definition

popper

noun
pop·​per ˈpäp-ər How to pronounce popper (audio)
slang
: a vial of amyl nitrite or butyl nitrite especially when used illicitly as an inhalational aphrodisiac

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