Popular Definition
popular
adjective
- regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public; "a popular tourist attraction"; "a popular girl"; "cabbage patch dolls are no longer popular"
- carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large; "the popular vote"; "popular representation"; "institutions of popular government"
- representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large; "democratic art forms"; "a democratic or popular movement"; "popular thought"; "popular science"; "popular fiction"
- (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
"Popular" in song lyrics
See how popular is used in real songs:
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"You shouldn't jock me cause I'm popular"
Above the Law f/ 2Pac, Money B — Call It What you Want -
"Step in the spot like I'm not that popular"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — Caged Bird -
"so what if it's popular"
Anti-Pop Consortium — Mega
Words that rhyme with popular
Usage tips for "popular"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "popular" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for popular to find words that pair well.