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

It's known for its nachos and bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026

Jack in the Box now has a long menu with wraps, egg rolls, jalapeño poppers, cheesecake, chocolate cake, mini churros and sugar cookies. —Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026

Cheesy and spicy, this dip has all the kick of a handheld popper but with extra points for creamy texture. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026

Pre-order options like like their bine-in wings, boneless chix tenders, jalapeno poppers, and plenty more to choose from. —Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026

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