popular
IPA: pˈɑpjʌɫɝ
noun
- A person who is popular, especially at a school.
- (chiefly in the plural) An inexpensive newspaper with wide circulation.
- A member of the Populares
- A member of any political party with "Popular" in the title, such as the Partido Popular in Spain or Popolari di Italia Domani in Italy
adjective
- Common among the general public; generally accepted.
- (law) Concerning the people; public.
- Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public.
- (obsolete) Of low birth, not noble; vulgar, plebian.
- Aimed at ordinary people, as opposed to specialists etc.; intended for general consumption.
- (obsolete) Cultivating the favour of the common people.
- Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired.
- Adapted to the means of the common people; cheap.
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Examples of "popular" in Sentences
- The outdoor game was popular.
- In America, semis are popular.
- The Beatles gained popularity.
- The nonesuch music is popular.
- Nickelodeon was popular in the past.
- The case was popularized by the press.
- The popularity of Britney was soaring.
- It is ingrained in the popular consciosness.
- The 20 Franc coin is the most common, and it is popular as a bullion coin.
- Curly is generally considered the most popular and recognizable of the Stooges.