Popsicle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒp.sɪ.kəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Popsicle is a noun meaning (figuratively) Something cold or frozen.
Meaning
(figuratively) Something cold or frozen.
More Meanings
- (chiefly US, Canada, Philippines) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.
Example Sentences
Turn up the thermostat! We're all turning into popsicles in here!
“I think this is the hottest day I’ve ever experienced in my life,” Ikumi Cooray, 25, said Friday, waiting for a tram in Melbourne as a popsicle melted in her hand.
Word Forms
- popsicles
Synonyms for popsicle
Depending on context, synonyms include lolly, lollipop.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lollipop, lolly, sundae, sorbet, stick, ice.
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