pops

[pops]

adjective

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

   Thursday is pops night on the concert series.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pops¹

First recorded in 1955–60; pop ²

Example Sentences

“When the AI bubble pops, it will be one of the first casualties.”

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Investors are nervous that any sign of weakness could be the pin that pops the AI bubble, having spent months fearing that the hundreds of billions invested may have been excessive.

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Her dark skin pops under the orange-and-blue dress she’s wearing, and her hair shines in moisturized coils that are nestled together on her head.

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I’ll base entire trips off a craving for a specific flavor or dish that pops up in my dreams, leaving my stomach growling in the morning.

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A bubble can go on for years before it pops, and none of the stories this week is evidence that we are getting any closer to the end.

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