pop culture

[pop kuhl-cher]

noun

1. popular culture.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pop culture¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Beloved country music star and pop culture icon Dolly Parton opened up about her health on Wednesday, reassuring fans in a video shared to social media that she’s in better health than some might think.

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Dolly Parton’s younger sister is calling on fans “to be prayer warriors and pray with me” as the beloved pop culture icon takes a break from the spotlight for her health.

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When you first started the band, did you think Cannibal Corpse would last this long and become a part of pop culture?

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News of the Australian stars’ separation broke Monday afternoon, shocking pop culture enthusiasts and swiftly inspiring memes by AMC Theater devotees.

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The pop culture gathering runs through Sunday at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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