The meaning of popular is of or relating to the general public Accepted, followed, used, or done by many people How to use popular in a sentence
Regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general. Liked or enjoyed by many people often + with or among See examples of popular used in a sentence.
For or involving ordinary people rather than… Regarded with favor, approval, or affection by an acquaintance or acquaintances He's not very popular with me just now Government of, pertaining to, or representing the people, esp
Favoured by an individual or limited group I'm not very popular with her Connected with, representing, or prevailing among the general public Appealing to or comprehensible to the layman
There are 17 meanings listed in oed's entry for the word popular, seven of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Popular (comparative more popular, superlative most popular) common among the general public Something that is popular is enjoyed or liked by a lot of people
Chocolate sauce is always popular with youngsters.
