pops

American

[pops] / pɒps /

adjective

of or relating to a symphony orchestra specializing in popular or light classical music.

Thursday is pops night on the concert series.

noun

(used with a singular verb) Pops, a symphony orchestra specializing in popular and light classical music.

When you're in Boston be sure to hear the Pops.

Etymology

Origin of pops

First recorded in 1955–60; see origin at pop ²

Example Sentences

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POPs include chlorinated hydrocarbons and flame retardants, and can accumulate in animals' fat stores as the contaminants move up the food chain though a process called biomagnification.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2023

Beyond their strong safety record, POPs are also highly effective at preventing pregnancy.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023

Research has also shown that people can accurately self-screen for contraindications to POPs and make the correct decision about whether or not a POP is safe and appropriate for them to use.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023

The relationship between exposure to environmental contaminants such as POPs and human health is complex.

From Textbooks • Sep. 6, 2018

T-Mobile’s year of un-carrier behavior has proved that in fact, above about 150 million POPs, customers are sensitive to price.

From BusinessWeek • Oct. 31, 2013

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