popular culture

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

NOUN

modern ways of living

Synonyms

WEAK

pop pop culture popular taste

Example Sentences

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Each newly discovered species must be given a scientific name, and researchers often draw inspiration from people, experiences, or even popular culture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Cosby was a towering figure in late 20th century American popular culture, including for his starring role in "The Cosby Show," which ran from 1984 to 1992.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

"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 • Feb. 22, 2026

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 • Feb. 19, 2026

He was learning how to plug himself into popular culture in order to understand new fashion trends.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell