pops

American  

[pops] / pɒps /

adjective

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

   Thursday is pops night on the concert series.

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noun

1. (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

But even the best film music has often been relegated to “pops” and summertime concerts, with a tacit judgment among symphony orchestras that it should only ever be paired with children and picnic blankets.

From Los Angeles Times

Press a button to record what pops in your head.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He'll take cuts, he'll take bruises. He's a warrior. He pops up with goals, as well. He is not the biggest profile, but he is fantastic in the air."

From BBC

Whatever pops up, we go down that rabbit hole.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m so surprised that he acknowledged my existence, the word “Hey” just pops from my mouth.

From Literature