popular
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of POPULAR
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[more popular; most popular]
a
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liked or enjoyed by many people
— often + with or among
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opposite unpopular
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They have names that were popular a century ago.
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He is a popular guy in school.
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a popular actor
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Spicy foods have become increasingly popular.
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This is our most popular [=best-selling] brand of sneaker.
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The bar is popular with college students.
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This TV show is especially popular among women.
b
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accepted, followed, used, or done by many people
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opposite unpopular
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That is a very popular misconception.
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The word “groovy” was popular in the 1960s but it's outdated now.
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Her theories are popular among social scientists.
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Contrary to popular belief/opinion [=in spite of what many people believe], fame does have its drawbacks.
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always used before a noun
:
of, relating to, or coming from most of the people in a country, society, or group
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see also popular demand at 1demand
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popular government
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popular culture
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the popular vote
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always used before a noun,
somewhat formal
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designed or intended for the average person
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capable of being understood by ordinary people
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popular mechanics
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a popular history of physics
