Gallup poll

American  

noun

1. a representative sampling of public opinion or public awareness concerning a certain subject or issue.

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Gallup Poll British  

/ ˈɡæləp /

noun

1. a sampling by the American Institute of Public Opinion or its British counterpart of the views of a representative cross section of the population, used esp as a means of forecasting voting

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Etymology

Origin of Gallup poll

First recorded in 1935–40; after G. H. Gallup

Example Sentences

More than six in 10 retirees said Social Security was a major source of their income in retirement, according to a 2025 Gallup poll.

From MarketWatch

A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have incorporated artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the last few years.

From Los Angeles Times

In a Gallup poll conducted in December, the only aspect of the future that a majority of people felt optimistic about in 2026 was the stock market.

From MarketWatch

A Nov. 13 Gallup Poll External link found 20% of Americans would move permanently to another country if they could, similar to the 21% of Americans surveyed a year earlier who said the same thing.

From Barron's

A Gallup poll last year revealed that satisfaction with public education had reached a 24-year low, and people have good reason to be miffed.

From The Wall Street Journal