pop art

noun

variants often Pop Art

: art in which commonplace objects (such as road signs, hamburgers, comic strips, or soup cans) are used as subject matter and are often physically incorporated in the work

pop artist noun

often Pop artist

Examples of pop art in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gehry's fascination with modern pop art led to the creation of some of the most wildly imaginative buildings ever constructed and brought him a measure of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect. —CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

This gallery, a modern and pop art lovers dream, features pieces from artist like Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy. —Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 2 Dec. 2025

In contrast, junk nails and Kaws (the US artist and designer) nail design highlight a craving for visual maximalism and pop art references, whereby nails become a canvas for creative excess or nostalgic flair. —Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025

Some pop art, particularly from British artists, focused on the ways in which consumerism affects everyday life and took on a more confrontational tone. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pop art

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart