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pop

 

[ pɒp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

music

Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-1950s. It typically features a catchy melody, simple harmonies, and repetitive structure.

Synonyms

chart music, popular music

Examples of usage

  • Her latest album is a mix of pop and electronic music.
  • The radio station plays a lot of pop songs.
Context #2 | Verb

inflatable

To pop something means to make a sudden, sharp, explosive sound. It can also refer to bursting or breaking something suddenly.

Synonyms

burst, explode

Examples of usage

  • She popped the balloon with a pin.
  • The bubble popped as soon as it touched the sharp object.

Translations

Translations of the word "pop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pop

🇮🇳 पॉप

🇩🇪 Pop

🇮🇩 pop

🇺🇦 поп

🇵🇱 pop

🇯🇵 ポップ

🇫🇷 pop

🇪🇸 pop

🇹🇷 pop

🇰🇷 팝

🇸🇦 بوب

🇨🇿 pop

🇸🇰 pop

🇨🇳 流行

🇸🇮 pop

🇮🇸 pop

🇰🇿 поп

🇬🇪 პოპი

🇦🇿 pop

🇲🇽 pop

Etymology

The term 'pop' originated as a shortened form of 'popular' in the 1920s. It became widely used in the context of music in the 1950s to describe the genre of popular music. Over the years, pop music has evolved and diversified, becoming one of the most dominant genres in the music industry.

See also: popover, popping, pops, popup.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,571 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.