1. small fireworks that make a popping sound when thrown or stepped on
Usage: informal
2. small containers or devices that pop open
Usage: informal
3. kernels of corn that have been heated until they burst open
Usage: informal; short for popcorn

Examples

• The children threw poppers on the sidewalk during the celebration.
• We bought a box of poppers for the Fourth of July party.
• The poppers made loud snapping sounds when they hit the ground.
• She opened the container with a satisfying pop.
• The movie theater sells fresh poppers with butter.
• We heard the poppers going off in the distance.