kettle corn

noun

variants or less commonly kettlecorn

ˈke-tᵊl-ˌkȯrn 

US

: popped corn flavored with sugar, oil, and salt : sweetened popcorn

If you've ever had chocolate-covered pretzels or kettle corn, you know firsthand that salty and sweet can be a magical pairing.

—Allie Albanese and Melissa Diaz, Parade, 10 Dec. 2013

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

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