Spell Bee Word: popcorn

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

Associated Words

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