popularity

American  

[pop-yuh-lar-i-tee] / ˌpɒp yəˈlær ɪ ti /

noun

1. the quality or fact of being popular.

   Synonyms:

   repute, fame, fashion, vogue, acclaim

2. the favor of the general public or of a particular group of people.

   His popularity with television audiences is unrivaled.

   Synonyms:

   repute, fame, fashion, vogue, acclaim

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Other Word Forms

• nonpopularity noun
• overpopularity noun
• semipopularity noun

Etymology

Origin of popularity

First recorded in 1540–50, popularity is from the Latin word populāritās a courting of popular favor. See popular, -ity

Example Sentences

While park runs, trail runs and marathons boom in popularity among the masses, cross-country appetite from the general public is almost entirely absent, likely influenced by those negative schoolday connotations.

From BBC

The acquisition comes as retro trainers, such as Japanese classic shoe brand Onitsuka Tiger, surge in popularity across the world.

From Barron's

Some credit the site’s requirement that users provide real names for its resurgent popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reform could struggle to win over voters in the diverse, busy UK metropolis, despite growing popularity across other parts of the country.

From Barron's

It rose to popularity in the 1960s after venturing into other types of shoes, with endorsement from popular athletes at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• acceptance
• acclaim
• demand
• fame
• following
• reputation