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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.

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

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Give me silence and I’ll fill it with any random fluff that pops into my brain and flies out of my mouth.

From Literature

Nate smiles a smile that says he thinks he’s already won, and pops the last of his third chicken skewer in his mouth.

From Literature

I don't think anyone knows if it actually happened, but it always just pops into my mind.

From BBC

The button pops off and flies across the room.

From Literature

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

From Barron's

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