pop culture — cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːp ˈkʌltʃər/
Example Sentences
- My professor surprisingly made several pop culture references during his boring economics lecture.
- She's so out of touch with pop culture that she thinks TikTok is a clock sound.
- The influence of pop culture on fashion trends is undeniable in today's society.
pop culture
NOUN[/pɑːp ˈkʌltʃər/]
cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people
cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people
Even vultures feast on pop culture!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Pop culture emerged in the 1950s as a compound term. 'Pop' is a shortened form of 'popular,' initially referring to popular music before expanding to encompass all forms of mass culture. 'Culture' derives from Latin 'cultura,' originally meaning 'cultivation' or 'tilling of land,' but evolved to denote the shared beliefs, values, and artistic expressions of a society.
Breakdown
pop (shortened form of popular, meaning 'of or appealing to the general public') + culture (from Latin cultura, meaning 'cultivation' or 'tending,' now referring to the customs and arts of a community).
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📝Examples
“My professor surprisingly made several pop culture references during his boring economics lecture.”
“She's so out of touch with pop culture that she thinks TikTok is a clock sound.”
“The influence of pop culture on fashion trends is undeniable in today's society.”
“Pop culture has become a universal language that connects people across different countries.”
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