pops

[ pops ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a symphony orchestra specializing in popular or light classical music:

   Thursday is pops night on the concert series.

noun

1. Pops, (used with a singular verb) a symphony orchestra specializing in popular and light classical music:

   When you're in Boston be sure to hear the Pops.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pops¹

First recorded in 1955–60; pop ²

Example Sentences

Pomona College alumni have created a Facebook page — the 47 Society — dedicated to displaying examples of the number as it pops up in everyday life — on a restaurant bill, an airline boarding pass and football scores.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s got to be some Democrat who pops up. And after Newsom’s term is up, he’ll be foot-loose and fancy-free.”

From Los Angeles Times

News junkies of the first Trump administration are well acquainted with this sinister guessing game: Since the guy lies constantly and says the first thing that pops into his head, how do you know when to take him seriously?

From Slate

Pi00a isn’t a restaurant but pops up all over Los Angeles and beyond, baking puffy-edged, char-crusted pizza pies with toppings such as miso eggplant; soppressata with chili crunch; Hainan chicken; and Asian pear with pancetta.

From Los Angeles Times

“We can chop it down and, by golly, it pops up again the next day,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times