pop·u·lar 
/ˈpɑ:pjəlɚ/ adjective
/ˈpɑ:pjəlɚ/ adjective 1 [more popular; most popular] a : liked or enjoyed by many people
▪ They have names that were popular a century ago. ▪ He is a popular guy in school. ▪ a popular actor ▪ Spicy foods have become increasingly popular. ▪ This is our most popular [=best-selling] brand of sneaker. — often + with or among ▪ The bar is popular with college students. ▪ This TV show is especially popular among women. — opposite unpopular
b : accepted, followed, used, or done by many people
▪ That is a very popular misconception. ▪ The word “groovy” was popular in the 1960s but it's outdated now. ▪ Her theories are popular among social scientists. ▪ Contrary to popular belief/opinion [=in spite of what many people believe], fame does have its drawbacks. — opposite unpopular 2 always used before a noun : of, relating to, or coming from most of the people in a country, society, or group
▪ popular government ▪ popular culture ▪ the popular vote — see also popular demand at 1demand 3 always used before a noun, somewhat formal : designed or intended for the average person : capable of being understood by ordinary people
▪ popular mechanics ▪ a popular history of physics
▪ They have names that were popular a century ago. ▪ He is a popular guy in school. ▪ a popular actor ▪ Spicy foods have become increasingly popular. ▪ This is our most popular [=best-selling] brand of sneaker. — often + with or among ▪ The bar is popular with college students. ▪ This TV show is especially popular among women. — opposite unpopular
b : accepted, followed, used, or done by many people
▪ That is a very popular misconception. ▪ The word “groovy” was popular in the 1960s but it's outdated now. ▪ Her theories are popular among social scientists. ▪ Contrary to popular belief/opinion [=in spite of what many people believe], fame does have its drawbacks. — opposite unpopular
▪ popular government ▪ popular culture ▪ the popular vote — see also popular demand at 1demand
▪ popular mechanics ▪ a popular history of physics
