How to pronounce“mainstream”in English
IPA/ˈmeɪn.stɹim/
Syllablesmain·stream
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Definitions of “mainstream”
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adjective
Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of population, market, scientific community, etc.
“They often carry stories you won't find in the mainstream media.”
noun
The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air
noun
That which is common; the norm.
“ideas outside of the mainstream”
verb
To popularize, to normalize, to render mainstream.
“Just as the gang peace movement desired to mainstream hardcore bangers into civic society, The Chronic wanted to drive hardcore rap into the popstream.”