pops

American

[pops] / pɒps /

adjective

of or relating to a symphony orchestra specializing in popular or light classical music.

Thursday is pops night on the concert series.

noun

(used with a singular verb) Pops, a symphony orchestra specializing in popular and light classical music.

When you're in Boston be sure to hear the Pops.

Etymology

Origin of pops

First recorded in 1955–60; pop ²

Example Sentences

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The coming weeks will be full of volatility, with dips, pops, and more dips in the stocks.

From Barron's

A small version of Pikachu pops out from behind the letter "e" in "make".

From BBC

Next second, Dad’s head pops through the hatch.

From Literature

Then, an officer - who is a real person in a remote location rather than a chatbot - pops up on the screen and begins to ask questions and take down information.

From BBC

“From the time it pops over the horizon to the time it gets to you, is a very short window of time,” Karako said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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