noun
Popsicle
POP-sih-kuhl
Popsicle (noun) means Flavoured ice frozen on a stick, eaten as a treat, especially in hot weather. Example: “The kids cooled off with popsicles in the backyard.”
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Flavoured ice frozen on a stick, eaten as a treat, especially in hot weather.
"The kids cooled off with popsicles in the backyard."
How to use Popsicle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA frozen fruit-juice or flavoured-sugar-water treat on a stick.
UK vs US
Mainly American; British English usually says "ice lolly" instead.
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Etymology
A blend of "pop" and "icicle", named after inventor Frank Epperson — his children called his frozen treat "Pop's 'sicle".
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What does “Popsicle” mean?
The word “Popsicle” means flavoured ice frozen on a stick, eaten as a treat, especially in hot weather. In plain terms, a frozen fruit-juice or flavoured-sugar-water treat on a stick.
How do you pronounce “Popsicle”?
“Popsicle” is pronounced POP-sih-kuhl (/ˈpɑp.sɪ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Popsicle” in a sentence?
Here is “Popsicle” used in a sentence: “The kids cooled off with popsicles in the backyard.”
What is another word for “Popsicle”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Popsicle” include ice pop, ice lolly, iceblock, icy pole and paddle pop.
What part of speech is “Popsicle”?
“Popsicle” is a noun.
