1
: one that pops
especially
: a utensil for popping corn
2
slang
: a vial of amyl nitrite or butyl nitrite used illicitly as an inhalational aphrodisiac
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
While the poppers will no doubt be out in full force, the mainstream votes might not be so plentiful.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Jalapeño poppers are a Southern staple at any cookout, and this recipe gives them a tasty, summery twist.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
See jalapeño poppers; see homemade tamales; see the casserole; see Sunday football.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
While the poppers will no doubt be out in full force, the mainstream votes might not be so plentiful.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Jalapeño poppers are a Southern staple at any cookout, and this recipe gives them a tasty, summery twist.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
See jalapeño poppers; see homemade tamales; see the casserole; see Sunday football.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for popper
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“Popper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popper. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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popper
noun
pop·per
ˈpäp-ər 
: one that pops
especially
: a utensil for popping corn
Medical Definition
popper
noun
pop·per
ˈpäp-ər
slang
: a vial of amyl nitrite or butyl nitrite especially when used illicitly as an inhalational aphrodisiac
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