mainstream
Translation
mainstream, conventional
Examples
Mainstream fashion doesn't interest her.
Mainstream fashion doesn't interest her.
The film was too strange for mainstream audiences.
The movie was too strange for mainstream audiences.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) considered normal and accepted by most people Mainstream fashion doesn't interest her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conventional, popular; Antonyms: alternative, niche, fringe
Etymology
From 'main' (chief, principal) and 'stream' (a flow of water). It metaphorically refers to the main current of a river.
Memory Tips
Picture the main, widest part of a river where most of the water flows. That's the 'main stream' of ideas or culture.