A popsicle is a frozen treat made by freezing flavored liquid (usually fruit juice or sweetened water) on a stick. On a hot summer day, biting into a cold, sweet popsicle is one of life's simple pleasures.

Today, popsicles come in countless flavors and styles. Some are simple fruit juice frozen solid, while others have layers of different flavors or creamy centers. You can buy them at stores or make your own by pouring juice into special molds with sticks and freezing them overnight.

The word “Popsicle” is actually a brand name, like Kleenex or Band-Aid, but people often use it to refer to any frozen treat on a stick. Other names for similar treats include ice pop, freezer pop, or ice lolly (in Britain).