Mainstream

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/

Definitions of mainstream

noun a prevailing current or direction of activity or influence

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was so popular, it quickly became part of the mainstream.

A2 Many people prefer mainstream music over indie bands.

B1 The company's goal is to appeal to a mainstream audience with their new product.

B2 The fashion industry often follows mainstream trends to attract customers.

C1 His novel was a departure from mainstream literature, exploring complex themes.

C2 The artist's work challenged the boundaries of mainstream art, pushing the limits of creativity.

adjective belonging to or characteristic of the mainstream

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer mainstream movies over independent films.

A2 The mainstream fashion trends are influenced by celebrities.

B1 Mainstream media often shapes public opinion on current events.

B2 The company decided to target the mainstream market with their new product.

C1 The artist's work has gradually moved from avant-garde to mainstream over the years.

C2 The novel was praised for its ability to challenge mainstream conventions and push boundaries.

adverb in a manner that is typical or characteristic of the mainstream

Example Sentences

A1 I listen to mainstream music.

A2 She shops at mainstream stores for her clothes.

B1 The movie was released in mainstream theaters.

B2 The artist's work has become more mainstream in recent years.

C1 His ideas were considered too radical for the mainstream audience.

C2 The company's decision to go mainstream paid off in increased profits.

Examples of mainstream in a Sentence

formal The new technology has not yet reached mainstream adoption.

informal That song is so popular, it's gone mainstream.

slang I can't believe how quickly that trend went mainstream.

figurative She decided to take the road less traveled instead of following the mainstream path.

Grammatical Forms of mainstream

past tense

mainstreamed

plural

mainstreams

comparative

more mainstream

superlative

most mainstream

present tense

mainstreams

future tense

will mainstream

perfect tense

has mainstreamed

continuous tense

is mainstreaming

singular

mainstream

positive degree

mainstream

infinitive

to mainstream

gerund

mainstreaming

participle

mainstreamed

Origin and Evolution of mainstream

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'mainstream' originated from the Old English term 'mægenstrēam', which referred to the principal current of a river.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mainstream' evolved to refer to the prevailing or dominant trend in society, culture, or politics, reflecting the flow of the main current in a river as a metaphor for the most widely accepted or popular ideas or practices.