pop culture

American  

[pop kuhl-cher] / ˈpɒp ˈkʌl tʃər /

noun

1. popular culture.

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adjective

1. Also pop cultural relating, referring, or belonging to cultural and commercial artifacts, media, and entertainment reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people.

   The pop culture view of knights is often oversimplified.

Etymology

Origin of pop culture

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Reality TV personalities have become influencers, pop culture icons and even political figures.

From Los Angeles Times

With the tagline “Not Just Politics as Usual,” the magazine married pop culture and politics in an unprecedented way and aimed to flip the script on mainstream political discourse.

From Los Angeles Times

One month later, they launched a new podcast, “Good Noticings,” which covers general pop culture news rather than focusing on celebrity biographies.

From The Wall Street Journal

A shift came in 1981, when Paramount launched “Entertainment Tonight,” the first daily program that looked at the news through a pop culture lens.

From Los Angeles Times

Show off your knowledge of pop culture and real estate in 10 questions.

From The Wall Street Journal