popsicle
See also: Popsicle
English
Etymology
From the trade name Popsicle, a blend of (soda) pop or lollipop + Epsicle (“the original trade name”), itself a blend of Epperson (“the surname of the inventor”) + icicle.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈpɒpsɪkl̩/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈpɑpsɪkl̩/
- Hyphenation: pop‧si‧cle
Noun
popsicle (plural popsicles)
- (chiefly US, Canada) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.
- (figuratively) Something cold or frozen.
- Turn up the thermostat! We're all turning into popsicles in here!
Synonyms
Translations
serving of frozen juice on a stick
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