Basic Details
Word: Popcorn
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of corn that pops into fluffy white pieces when heated, often eaten as a snack.
Synonyms: Puffed corn, popping corn
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Popcorn documentary: A light-hearted film or presentation that is entertaining rather than serious. Example: "The newly released movie was just a popcorn documentary, enjoyable but not very deep."
- Popcorn brain: Refers to someone who has become accustomed to instant gratification and finds it hard to focus. Example: "After spending all day on social media, she realised she had developed a bit of a popcorn brain."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The smell of freshly made popcorn filled the room, making everyone excited for movie night.
Example 2: At the fair, I bought a giant bag of popcorn to munch on while I enjoyed the rides.
Example 3: We made popcorn at home and mixed it with a bit of salt and butter for a tasty snack.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the oldest popcorn ever discovered was over 5,000 years old? Archaeologists found it in a cave in New Mexico, and it was still able to pop!
Famous Quote
"I think popcorn is a good example of how you can have something that's both healthy and delicious." - Bob Harper
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "popcorn" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A type of corn that pops when heated
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A flavour of ice cream
Answer: b) A type of corn that pops when heated
2. Which of these is a synonym of "popcorn"?
a) Puffed corn
b) Caramel
c) Biscuit
d) Pastry
Answer: a) Puffed corn
3. Which sentence uses "popcorn" correctly?
a) The popcorn walked across the street.
b) The popcorn flew high in the sky.
c) We enjoyed popcorn while watching a movie.
d) The popcorn swam in the pool.
Answer: c) We enjoyed popcorn while watching a movie.
4. Which idiom refers to a light-hearted film?
a) Popcorn brain
b) Popcorn documentary
c) Walking on air
d) Running in circles
Answer: b) Popcorn documentary
5. What is the opposite of "popcorn"?
a) N/A
b) Ice cream
c) Bread
d) Vegetables
Answer: a) N/A
