Word
poppy
Phoneticspop·py, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑpi/
UK/pˈɒpi/
Definitions
01the flower
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a type of plant with bright flowers, usually red, that have small black seeds.
n. any plant of the genus Papaver, characterized by crumpled petals and milky sap; specifically the red corn poppy.
“The fields were filled with bright red poppies in the early summer.”
“Wild poppies often colonize disturbed soil, creating vast blankets of scarlet across former battlefields and agricultural land.”
02symbol of remembrance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English
n. a small paper or plastic red flower worn to remember soldiers who died in wars.
n. an artificial flower worn as a symbol of commemorative remembrance for those who died in armed conflicts.
“Many people wear a poppy on their coats in November to show respect.”
“In the weeks leading up to Remembrance Sunday, it is customary for public figures in the UK to display a poppy on their lapel.”
Usage
often used with the verb 'wear'
Synonyms
03pop music style
B2 · Upper Intermediate Music Informal
adj. describing music that is catchy, popular, and easy to like.
adj. characteristic of or resembling pop music, especially in its catchy, upbeat, or commercial nature.
“The band's new song is very poppy and will probably be a big hit.”
“While their earlier work was quite dark and experimental, their latest album takes a much more poppy and accessible direction.”
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Antonyms
04grandfather or father
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · American English
n. a friendly name for a father or grandfather.
n. an affectionate term of address or title for a father, grandfather, or elderly male authority figure.
“I'm going to visit my Poppy at the weekend to help him in the garden.”
“The children always looked forward to their summer holidays spent at Poppy's house by the lake.”
Real-World Examples
“If you had anything that was too poppy or catchy, you were selling out, it wasn’t real art.” “The customer was “eating one of our famous poppy seed rolls” when the attack occurred, he added.” Idioms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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