mainstream — the dominant trend in opinion, fashion, or the arts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the dominant trend in opinion, fashion, or the arts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪnstriːm/
Example Sentences
- K-pop has successfully broken into mainstream Western music.
- My grandma thinks TikTok dances are too mainstream now that she knows them all.
- The indie band refused to sign with a major label, fearing they would become too mainstream.
mainstream
NOUN[/ˈmeɪnstriːm/]
the dominant trend in opinion, fashion, or the arts
Following the dominant trend
Swimming upstream against mainstream, chasing the daydream!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A relatively modern English compound word that emerged in the 1960s, combining 'main' (primary) and 'stream' (current or flow). The term evolved to denote the dominant current or prevailing trend in society, culture, or politics.
Breakdown
main (primary, principal) + stream (current, flow, general direction). The compound literally means 'primary current' or 'dominant flow,' extended to describe widely accepted or conventional ideas and practices within society.
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📝Examples
“K-pop has successfully broken into mainstream Western music.”
“My grandma thinks TikTok dances are too mainstream now that she knows them all.”
“The indie band refused to sign with a major label, fearing they would become too mainstream.”
“Eating insects might become mainstream if we run out of pizza ingredients.”
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