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

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pop culture

Throughout it all, Ditka emerged as a pop culture icon with his bravado and signature looks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

They eventually set off on their own to develop a show that paired church and pop culture, “The PTL Club.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The 4-inch vinyl “Pop!” figurines, with their oversize heads and black dot eyes, symbolize being ingrained in pop culture — objects fans buy, celebrate and display.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

“In pop culture, we have introduced an entirely new fandom experience and destination that leans into things like trading cards and collectibles, but also exclusive collaborations, into one cohesive experience,” Sylvester said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

They made a perfect team, because Toshiro was a prodigy at videogames, while the much younger Akihide was well versed in American pop culture.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline