pop the question

phrase

: to propose marriage

Examples of pop the question in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Roswell, New Mexico alum got engaged on April 14 when her now-husband popped the question during a romantic getaway to Isla Mujeres, a Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Two years later, Stewart confirmed that they were engaged after Meyer popped the question. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026

Princess Margaret’s grandson Sam Chatto, popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Eleanor Ekserdijan, after nearly five years together. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026

The British rugby veteran, 38, popped the question on Christmas Day during a family gathering at McCord's Los Angeles home. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for pop the question

• indigestion
• congestion
• digestion
• ingestion
• suggestion
• gestion