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| group |
a small musical band, especially one that plays pop or jazz music. [1/4 definitions] |
| kernel |
A kernel is one small grain of wheat, corn, or other similar plant. If you make popcorn at home, you start with the dried kernels of corn. You heat the kernels until they pop open. |
| pop1 |
to move or appear quickly or as a surprise. [7/9 definitions] |
| pop2 |
(informal) relating to or performing popular music. The word "pop" is a short form of "popular." |
| popcorn |
a kind of corn whose kernels pop open into puffs when heated. [1/2 definitions] |
| pop star |
A pop star is a successful and famous performer of informal, popular music like you often hear on the radio. Pop stars often give concerts and have many fans. |
| soda |
Soda is a drink made with sugar, flavor, and water that has bubbles. Another word for soda is pop or soda pop. [1/3 definitions] |
| soft drink |
Soft drinks are beverages that are usually sweet and have bubbles in them. Soft drinks do not have alcohol in them like beer or wine. Soft drinks are usually sodas. Sometimes juices are also considered soft drinks, but usually when people talk about soft drinks, they mean soda or soda pop. |
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