kettle corn
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kettle corn
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Each kettle corn popcorn is generously coated in honey powder and hot cayenne pepper, providing the perfect balance of two bold flavors.
From Salon • Jul. 30, 2025
There are some games that will be so entertaining, they should hand out free kettle corn.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024
“We will sell out of everything. If you want beer, kettle corn, get in line now.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2022
In addition to stalls selling standard fair fare—funnel cake, kettle corn, cotton candy—the region’s bounty showed up in salmon dishes, crab bisque, and “quesa-deer-as” stuffed with reindeer sausage.
From Slate • Sep. 18, 2022
I roam around for a while, eating kettle corn and playing a few games at the other booths.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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