pop
n. uncountable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈpɑp// UK //pˈɒp// pop
n. a type of modern music that is popular with many people. It usually has a strong beat and is easy to listen to.
n. a genre of commercially-oriented popular music, characterized by relatively short songs with a strong beat and memorable melodies. The term is a shortening of 'popular music'.
She listens to pop music on the radio.
The radio station plays a mix of 80s pop and current chart hits.
While often dismissed as commercial and formulaic, the best pop music captures the cultural zeitgeist of its era through deceptively simple lyrics and unforgettable hooks.
Usage
Often used as a pre-nominal modifier in compounds like 'pop music', 'pop star', and 'pop culture'.