mainstream

Word parts

main + stream

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

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Adjective

Positive mainstream

Comparative more mainstream

Superlative most mainstream

1. Something that is mainstream is used or accepted by a lot of people.

   The news story wasn't covered by the mainstream media.

   The show quickly gained a mainstream audience.

Noun

Singular mainstream

Plural none

1. (uncountable) The mainstream is something that is common or accepted by a lot of people.

Synonyms

• common
• widespread
• conventional

Related words

• main
• stream