popcorn

• Существительное, обозначающее вид кукурузы с мелкими початками и зёрнами, которые лопаются при воздействии сухого тепла, или сами лопнувшие зёрна, часто употребляемые в качестве закуски.

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.

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1. Type of cornA1formalculinary

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

   Кукуруза для попкорна

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

2. Snack foodA1informalculinary

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

   Попкорн

   • 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.