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; pop ²

Example Sentences

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However, there are several pops of color throughout the home, including a large pink couch in one of the living areas, as well as funky yellow-and-green tile in a bathroom.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Nathan Collins: One memory that always pops into my head... it was my first goal at like four or five and I took it around the keeper and I scored.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“From the time it pops over the horizon to the time it gets to you, is a very short window of time,” Karako said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“We just have fun with it, whatever pops at the time,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The floorboard pops up, and just like the other one, there’s a space underneath.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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