semball

/sɛmˈbɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of caramel-coated popcorn often sold at fairs and carnivals.

“The kids love eating sembals at the county fair.”

2. verb

To cover or coat something with a mixture of sugar and oil, typically used to describe the process of making sembals.

“The vendor semballed the popcorn in a mixture of sugar and oil.”

Synonyms

  • caramel-coated popcorn
  • fair treat

Antonyms

  • bland food
  • unflavored snack