Noun: popcorn 'póp,korn
- Corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
"They grew special popcorn varieties for the movie theatre";
- Zea mays everta
- Small kernels of corn exploded by heat
"They enjoyed buttered popcorn while watching the movie"; "She made caramel popcorn as a special treat"
Derived forms: popcorns
Type of: corn, edible corn, Indian corn, maize, Zea mays
Encyclopedia: Popcorn, Indiana