Pronunciation

/pop/

Definitions

Noun

• A short, sharp sound or burst, often produced by pressing a hollow object like a bottle or can: “The children were popping balloons.”
• A sudden increase in popularity, interest, or demand: “Her song suddenly popped onto the charts.”
• A small, round, soft candy that explodes when bitten: “He bought a bag of popcorn at the cinema.”

Verb

• To cause something to burst or come out suddenly: “The kernels popped in the microwave.”
• To appear or become popular or well-known suddenly: “Her book popped up on bestseller lists.”
• To release a small amount of air from a container: “He popped the cap off the soda bottle.”

Adjective

• Characteristic of or resembling a popping noise or action: “The popcorn had a nice pop when cooked.”
• Quick or sudden: “A pop quiz caught everyone off guard.”

Phrases

• “Popcorn popping” refers to the sound made by kernels during cooking.
• “Popularity contest” is a competition based on popularity.
• “Pop culture” refers to the most widely consumed and influential forms of entertainment.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The popcorn was a hit at the movie theater.”
• Verb: “The new band’s single popped up on the radio this morning.”
• Adjective: “The basketball player made a quick pop pass to his teammate.”

Synonyms

• Explode
• Burst
• Rise to prominence
• Become popular
• Snap
• Whiz
• Zing (informal)