popcorn

indénombrable

A noun referring to a type of corn with small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat, or the resulting popped kernels often eaten as a snack.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant une variété de maïs à petits épis et grains qui éclatent sous l'effet de la chaleur sèche, ou ces grains éclatés eux-mêmes, souvent consommés comme en-cas.

1. Type of corn A1 formal culinary

   A variety of corn with small, hard kernels that burst into fluffy white pieces when heated.

   • Popcorn is grown on farms in the Midwest.
   • The kernels of popcorn are smaller than regular corn.
   • Farmers harvest popcorn in the fall.

   🇫🇷maïs à éclater

2. Snack food A1 informal culinary

   The puffed, edible kernels of popcorn, often eaten as a snack, especially at movies.

   • We bought a large bag of popcorn at the cinema.
   • She seasoned the popcorn with butter and salt.
   • Popcorn is a popular snack for watching movies at home.

   🇫🇷Popcorn (maïs soufflé)

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