popsicle

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
18
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈpɒp.sɪ.kəl/(UK)
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/ˈpɒp.sɪ.kəl/(UK) · [ˈpɒp.sɪ.kl̩](UK) · /ˈpɑp.sɪ.kəl/(US) · [ˈpɑp.sɪ.kl̩](US)

Definition of popsicle

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A Popsicle brand popsicle, a type of ice lolly.
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noun

  1. A Popsicle brand popsicle, a type of ice lolly.
  2. (Canada, Philippines, US)Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.
    ““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.”
  3. (figuratively)Something cold or frozen.
    “Turn up the thermostat! We're all turning into popsicles in here!”

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Etymology

Blend of pop (“father”) + Epsicle, from Epperson + icicle. Named after Frank Epperson, its inventor. The inventor's children renamed it Popsicle, from Pop's 'sicle.

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