1
: pop fly
2
: a component or device that pops up
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: a pop-up book
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: a pop-up window on a computer screen
1
: of, relating to, or having a component or device that pops up
a pop-up book
2
: appearing suddenly: such as
a
computing
: appearing suddenly on a screen over another window or display
a pop-up window
a pop-up ad
b
of a business
: set up quickly for short-term operation in a temporary location
pop-up stores/shops
pop-up retail
The front lawn of nearly every home becomes either a parking lot or a pop-up market, perfect for hungry, thirsty fans held captive by the … lines of traffic.—
Juliet Macur
Juliet Macur
c
meteorology
: appearing or developing quickly in isolation rather than as part of a line or grouping of storms
By Thursday you should be able to go coast to coast and see only pop-up thunderstorms …—Paul Clark
Paul ClarkLate summer is prime time for "pop-up" thunderstorms: storms born of hot, moist air that occur without regard to frontal activity or other large weather disturbances that are more easily understood.—The Journal & Courier (Lafayette, Indiana)
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Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The concept was originally a pop-up bakery serving sweet and savory pies, pastries, and sandwiches.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
In addition, the hotels will encourage social encounters, interactions and experiences through a range of ‘pop-up corners’ dedicated to handicrafts, beauty or product tastings with partner brands.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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Noun
But, much like with apps on a phone, once everyone’s giving pop-up notifications, nothing really pops anymore.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The concept was originally a pop-up bakery serving sweet and savory pies, pastries, and sandwiches.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
This canopy has an easy pop-up design that uses a center pole for stability and height.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
In addition, the hotels will encourage social encounters, interactions and experiences through a range of ‘pop-up corners’ dedicated to handicrafts, beauty or product tastings with partner brands.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
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“Pop-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop-up. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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