popsicle
word
Definition
A popsicle is a sweet, flavored frozen dessert on a stick, usually made from fruit juice or sugary water.
Usage & Nuances
"Popsicle" is mainly used in American English; in British English, "ice lolly" is common. Not used for ice cream bars; must be water/juice-based and frozen on a stick.
Spanish: paleta - polo (de hielo)Portuguese (BR): picoléPortuguese (PT): gelado no pau - calipoChinese (Simplified): 冰棒Chinese (Traditional): 冰棒Hindi: आइस कैंडीArabic: مصاصة ثلجية - آيس كريم بالأعوادBengali: পপসিকল - বরফে জমানো মিষ্টি (ফল বা পানি, কাঠির উপর)Russian: эскимо - фруктовый ледJapanese: アイスキャンディーVietnamese: kem que - kem câyKorean: 아이스바 - 얼음과자Turkish: meyveli buz - dondurma çubuğuUrdu: پاپسیکل - برف کا چूसناIndonesian: es loli - es batang
Example Sentences
Can I have a popsicle?
basic
The popsicle melted in the sun.
basic
My favorite flavor of popsicle is orange.
basic
After the game, the coach handed out popsicles to cool us off.
natural
Kids love eating a popsicle on a hot summer afternoon.
natural
If you bite your popsicle too fast, you'll get brain freeze!
natural