Popular Definition

pŏpyə-lər
adjective
Of or carried on by the common people or all the people.
Popular government.
Webster's New World
Appealing to or intended for the general public.
Popular music.
Webster's New World
Liked by very many or most people.
A popular actor.
Webster's New World
Very well liked by one's friends and acquaintances.
Webster's New World
Fit for, adapted to, or reflecting the taste of the people at large.
Popular entertainment; popular science.
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Origin of Popular

  • Middle English populer commonly known from Old French populeir of the people from Latin populāris from populus the people of Etruscan origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin populāris, from populus (“people") + -āris (“-ar").

    From Wiktionary

Popular Sentence Examples

  • He had now become a popular leader.

  • You're certainly popular tonight.

  • She looked around, curious as to why such a popular site was so quiet.

  • Allen was good looking, popular and exciting.

  • If computers are so popular, perhaps we should consider buying one for the use of our guests.

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Words Starting With

PPOPOP

Words Ending With

RARLAR

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Words Starting With P and Ending With R

Starts With P & Ends With RStarts With PO & Ends With RStarts With P & Ends With AR

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With P7 Letter Words Ending With R