Popular | Mean of popular in English Dictionary

/ˈpɑːpjəlɚ/

• liked or enjoyed by many people
1. They have names that were popular a century ago.
2. He is a popular guy in school.
3. a popular actor
4. Spicy foods have become increasingly popular.
5. This is our most popular [=best-selling] brand of sneaker.
6. The bar is popular with college students.
7. This TV show is especially popular among women.
• accepted, followed, used, or done by many people
1. That is a very popular misconception.
2. The word “groovy” was popular in the 1960s but it's outdated now.
3. Her theories are popular among social scientists.
4. Contrary to popular belief/opinion [=in spite of what many people believe], fame does have its drawbacks.
• of, relating to, or coming from most of the people in a country, society, or group
1. popular government
2. popular culture
3. the popular vote

• designed or intended for the average person
1. popular mechanics
2. a popular history of physics