kettlecorn

noun

UK /ˈkɛtəlkɔːn/

US /ˈkɛtəlkɔːrn/

Kettlecorn is a sweet and salty popcorn snack.

We bought a big bag of kettlecorn at the fair.

SYNONYMS

sweet popcorn glazed popcorn candied popcorn sugar popcorn

RELATED WORDS

popcorn caramel corn snack fair food popper

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of popcorn cooked in a large kettle with sugar and oil.

The vendor made fresh kettlecorn in an old iron kettle.

3. A flavor of popcorn that mixes sweetness with a touch of salt.

This kettlecorn flavor is both sweet and salty.

4. A popular treat sold at fairs, festivals, and markets.

Kettlecorn is a favorite at the county fair.