pop·corn
ˈpäp-ˌkȯrn 
: corn (Zea mays everta synonym Z. mays praecox) having kernels that upon exposure to heat burst open to form a white starchy mass
also
: the kernels especially after popping
: having widespread appeal but usually offering little artistic merit or intellectual stimulation
popcorn movies
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
The key popcorn movie season, which starts the first weekend of May and ends Labor Day, is crucial for studios and multiplexes, traditionally accounting for about 40% of annual domestic sales.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
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Noun
Guests can choose from small bites and appetizers including hot honey popcorn, salads, steak tartare and a cheese board.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
The key popcorn movie season, which starts the first weekend of May and ends Labor Day, is crucial for studios and multiplexes, traditionally accounting for about 40% of annual domestic sales.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
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“Popcorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popcorn. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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