MAINSTREAM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MAINSTREAM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MAINSTREAM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Mainstream

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmeɪnstriːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people and regarded as normal or conventional

Short Definition:

conventional ideas or activities

Examples:
  • they withdrew from the mainstream of European politics

Word: Mainstream

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmeɪnstriːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

belonging to or characteristic of the mainstream

Short Definition:

conventional

Examples:
  • mainstream pop music

Word: Mainstream

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmeɪnstriːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

start to treat or regard (something) as being mainstream

Short Definition:

bring into mainstream

Examples:
  • vegetarianism has been mainstreamed

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