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Definition of popsicle

popsicle

/ˈpɑːp.sɪ.kəl/
pop · si · cle
Plural:popsicles
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popsicle Lexical Profile

popsicle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A piece of flavored ice or ice cream frozen on a stick.

Example

"The children enjoyed cold strawberry popsicles on the hot summer afternoon."

Word Nuance & Usage

While legally a registered trademark in some regions, 'popsicle' is widely used as a generic term in North America for any ice pop; British English speakers typically use the term 'ice lolly'.

• Rhymes for popsicle

• Nearby Words

popocatepetl
poppy
poppy seed
popsicle
porbeagle
porce river
porch

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1920s as a trademarked brand name, created by blending 'pop' (from lollipop or soda pop) and 'icicle'. It was originally named the 'Epsicle' by its 11-year-old inventor, Frank Epperson, in 1905.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Popsicle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/popsicle
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