Pronunciation: /poʊ.moʊ/
noun a shortened term for postmodernism, a cultural movement that emerged in the mid-20th century
A1 I bought a po-mo for my daughter's birthday.
A2 The po-mo I purchased online arrived in perfect condition.
B1 The store had a variety of po-mo options to choose from.
B2 I prefer the po-mo with the larger screen for watching movies.
C1 The latest po-mo model has advanced features that make it stand out.
C2 As a tech enthusiast, I always keep up with the latest po-mo releases.
adjective relating to or characteristic of postmodernism
A1 I bought a po-mo shirt at the thrift store.
A2 The art exhibit featured a collection of po-mo sculptures.
B1 The novel was praised for its po-mo narrative style.
B2 The film director is known for his po-mo approach to storytelling.
C1 The academic paper analyzed the po-mo movement in contemporary literature.
C2 The architect's design was heavily influenced by po-mo aesthetics.
formal Postmodernism, often abbreviated as po-mo, is a philosophical movement that questions traditional assumptions about culture, identity, and history.
informal I'm taking a class on po-mo literature next semester.
slang Some people think po-mo art is just a bunch of pretentious nonsense.
figurative Her writing style can be described as po-mo, with its mix of pastiche and metafiction.
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