1
: pop fly
2
: a component or device that pops up
3
: a pop-up book
4
: a pop-up window on a computer screen
1
: of, relating to, or having a component or device that pops up
a pop-up book
2
: appearing suddenly: such as
a
computing
: appearing suddenly on a screen over another window or display
a pop-up window
a pop-up ad
b
of a business
: set up quickly for short-term operation in a temporary location
pop-up stores/shops
pop-up retail
The front lawn of nearly every home becomes either a parking lot or a pop-up market, perfect for hungry, thirsty fans held captive by the … lines of traffic.—
Juliet Macur
Juliet Macur
c
meteorology
: appearing or developing quickly in isolation rather than as part of a line or grouping of storms
By Thursday you should be able to go coast to coast and see only pop-up thunderstorms …—Paul Clark
Paul ClarkLate summer is prime time for "pop-up" thunderstorms: storms born of hot, moist air that occur without regard to frontal activity or other large weather disturbances that are more easily understood.—The Journal & Courier (Lafayette, Indiana)
The Journal & Courier (Lafayette, Indiana)Examples of pop-up in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAlexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
In late January, the pair started serving coffee drinks at pop-up locations throughout the city, including Majka Pizzeria & Bakery.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
The bakery has existed for more than a decade in pop-up and online-retail forms.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
After opening as a pop-up vendor at Wynwood’s The Oasis in 2021, Prince Street Pizza is putting down roots in Miami Beach.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Until then, the team is working with its vendors to do pop-ups around the city.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
That case similarly involved a computer pop-up message, a fake alert to fraud on her bank account, and a scheme to trick the woman into handing over her life savings to scammers under the guise of securing her money.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Rather, Crenn has hosted pop-ups in the space since 2023, including a dinner series that April, Eater noted.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Register to shop their marketplace of local vendors and bring some clothing or an extra pair of hiking boots — there will be a gear swap and gear repair pop-up at the event as well.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
In addition, the hotels will encourage social encounters, interactions and experiences through a range of ‘pop-up corners’ dedicated to handicrafts, beauty or product tastings with partner brands.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
Some interim uses the city could approve include co-work office spaces, art studios or galleries, or pop-up retail and resource centers that offer everything from health services to tax services.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2023
A few years ago, multiple people messaged me about a must-try tuna sandwich from a pop-up in Los Angeles.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2023
Other tips include not clicking on pop-up ads or downloading files or apps from an untrusted source, making sure software is updated with the latest security protections, and installing an anti-tracking browser.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
Daily visitors to the show can also find treats in Café 101 or shop around with pop-up vendors and an outdoor market.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
Dubbed the Simone Rocha Center Stage installation, the pop-up also introduces Simone Rocha’s menswear pieces to Nordstrom’s fashion lineup—thus, there was a lot to celebrate.
—Condé Nast, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023
On Sunday, March 26, the restaurant (located at 5 55th Place South in Woodlawn) will offer patrons a special pop-up breakfast menu from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last.
—Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 24 Mar. 2023
Noun
Last winter, the retailer promoted its winter collections with a pop-up in Aspen—even Rihanna stopped by to shop.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
In late January, the pair started serving coffee drinks at pop-up locations throughout the city, including Majka Pizzeria & Bakery.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
The bakery has existed for more than a decade in pop-up and online-retail forms.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
After opening as a pop-up vendor at Wynwood’s The Oasis in 2021, Prince Street Pizza is putting down roots in Miami Beach.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Until then, the team is working with its vendors to do pop-ups around the city.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
That case similarly involved a computer pop-up message, a fake alert to fraud on her bank account, and a scheme to trick the woman into handing over her life savings to scammers under the guise of securing her money.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Rather, Crenn has hosted pop-ups in the space since 2023, including a dinner series that April, Eater noted.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Register to shop their marketplace of local vendors and bring some clothing or an extra pair of hiking boots — there will be a gear swap and gear repair pop-up at the event as well.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Adjective
This canopy has an easy pop-up design that uses a center pole for stability and height.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
In addition, the hotels will encourage social encounters, interactions and experiences through a range of ‘pop-up corners’ dedicated to handicrafts, beauty or product tastings with partner brands.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
Some interim uses the city could approve include co-work office spaces, art studios or galleries, or pop-up retail and resource centers that offer everything from health services to tax services.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2023
A few years ago, multiple people messaged me about a must-try tuna sandwich from a pop-up in Los Angeles.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2023
Other tips include not clicking on pop-up ads or downloading files or apps from an untrusted source, making sure software is updated with the latest security protections, and installing an anti-tracking browser.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
Daily visitors to the show can also find treats in Café 101 or shop around with pop-up vendors and an outdoor market.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
Dubbed the Simone Rocha Center Stage installation, the pop-up also introduces Simone Rocha’s menswear pieces to Nordstrom’s fashion lineup—thus, there was a lot to celebrate.
—Condé Nast, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023
On Sunday, March 26, the restaurant (located at 5 55th Place South in Woodlawn) will offer patrons a special pop-up breakfast menu from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last.
—Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 24 Mar. 2023
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