popular culture

American  

[pop-yuh-ler kuhl-cher] / ˈpɒp yə lər ˈkʌl tʃər /

noun

1. cultural and commercial artifacts, media, and entertainment reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people.

   Most artists are influenced by a variety of external sources, including popular culture.

   The actor's role in the series made her an important figure in popular culture.

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Etymology

Origin of popular culture

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Your voice is so familiar and ingrained in popular culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cooper blames popular culture for playing a powerful role in shaping expectations.

From BBC

"It may have seemed a stark contrast to the polished global image of South Korea shaped by K-pop and popular culture," she tells the BBC.

From BBC

Investing platform Webull last year launched contracts tied to bitcoin prices and economic reports and recently made a foray into popular culture, listing contracts tied to the Oscars and Grammys.

From The Wall Street Journal

Andy Spinoza, who wrote Manchester Unspun, a detailed account of the city's recent transformation told through the lens of popular culture, says the city has "a unique hand".

From BBC