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

But I’d wager that most of those who feel that way don’t remember who Banks revealed herself to be once both she and The CW show perched atop pop culture’s peak.

From Salon

The white mask of the Ghostface killer has become a pop culture reference.

From Barron's

“In order to be successful, we have to move at the speed of pop culture,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Superflat, the movement he founded, blends traditional Japanese art with pop culture and anime.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans can experience basketball through pop culture, fashion, technology, music and entertainment, including interacting at time with current and former stars.

From Los Angeles Times