popcorn
/ˈpɒpkɔːn/ · /ˈpɑːpkɔːrn/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1389 in the learning path
爆米花
Definitions
n. corn kernels heated until they burst into light, fluffy pieces
爆米花
Example
We shared a bowl of popcorn during the film.
看电影时，我们一起吃了一碗爆米花。
Cinemas often earn additional revenue by selling snacks such as popcorn alongside tickets for film screenings.
电影院除了出售电影票，往往还通过销售爆米花等零食获得额外收入。
Collocations
- a bowl of popcorn
- salted popcorn
- make popcorn
Usage tip
通常是不可数名词；一颗可说a piece of popcorn。
FAQ
- What does popcorn mean?
- corn kernels heated until they burst into light, fluffy pieces
- How is popcorn pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɒpkɔːn/, US /ˈpɑːpkɔːrn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
