popular culture
/pɒpʊlər ˈkʌltʃər/ · pop-u-lar cul-ture
noun
- The prevailing vernacular culture in any given society, including art, cooking, clothing/fashion, entertainment, fads, films, mass media, music, sports, and style. The latest trends in popular culture are heavily influenced by social media.
noun
- A broad category of cultural expression and consumption that is widely accepted and enjoyed by the general public. The museum's exhibit on popular culture explored the evolution of music and fashion over the past century.
Did you know? The term 'popular culture' was first used by German ethnologist and folklorist Alexander E. Braun in his 1850 book 'Volkskunde', which explored the customs and traditions of the German people.