pop·u·lar·i·ty 
/ˌpɑ:pjəˈlerəti/ noun
/ˌpɑ:pjəˈlerəti/ noun [noncount] : state of being liked, enjoyed, accepted, or done by a large number of people : the quality or state of being popular
▪ Acupuncture has grown/gained (in) popularity [=has become more popular] in the West. ▪ the increasing popularity of cell phones ▪ The candidate is winning/losing popularity with/among voters. [=is becoming more/less popular with/among voters]
▪ Acupuncture has grown/gained (in) popularity [=has become more popular] in the West. ▪ the increasing popularity of cell phones ▪ The candidate is winning/losing popularity with/among voters. [=is becoming more/less popular with/among voters]
