American English

How to pronounce popular

adjectiveA2Common word
PAHpyuhler

/ˈpʰɑ.pjə.lɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Liked, watched, read, or used by many people.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Liked, watched, read, or used by many people.

The new singer is popular with teenagers.

This restaurant is very popular with tourists.

Good to know

Popular usually means that many people like someone or something. Say “popular with people,” not “popular to people.”

Common phrases & grammar

highly popular · popular with teenagers · popular TV show · popular choice

be popular with + person or group

be popular among + group

adjective

Accepted, chosen, or used by many people.

It is a popular belief that breakfast is important.

Online shopping is popular in the United States.

Common phrases & grammar

popular belief · popular method · popular destination · popular choice

a popular + noun

be popular in + place or group

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