popsicle
Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like on a stickFrozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like on a stick.
» I saw Tom and Mary eating popsicles.
Meaning
2 senses(Canada, Philippines, US)Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like on a stick.
Eis am Stiel, Stieleis, Wassereis
фрукто́вое моро́женоеfruktóvoje moróženoje, фрукто́вый лёдfruktóvyj ljod
ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick
(figuratively)Something cold or frozen.
Turn up the thermostat! We're all turning into popsicles in here!
Examples
16 sentencesI saw Tom and Mary eating popsicles.
Which do you prefer, popsicles or lollipops?
I have popsicles if you want one.
When was the last time you ate a popsicle?
deWann haben Sie das letztemal ein Eis am Stiel gegessen?
I'd like a popsicle.
ruЯ бы хотел мороженое на палочке.
Translations
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Origin
From the trade name Popsicle, a blend of pop (“father”) + Epsicle (original trade name), iFrom the trade name Popsicle, a blend of pop (“father”) + Epsicle (original trade name), itself a blend of Epperson (surname of the inventor) + icicle.
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