alt-pop

noun

ˈȯlt-ˌpäp How to pronounce alt-pop (audio)
: alternative pop

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Hathaway’s character is an alt-pop superstar in the vein of Gaga and Lana Del Rey, with a dash of Lorde. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 Rostam, the ever-productive alt-pop producer, has given his third solo album the title American Stories. — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026 Lounge access can be purchased as an upgrade on a per-ticket basis starting with the April 29 show of electronic duo Bob Moses and alt-pop trio Cannons. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Indeed, as a sobering meditation on the physical and psychological violence inflicted upon women in relationships, the alt-pop tale could never be described as a crowd-pleaser. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for alt-pop

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Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alt-pop was in 1994

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“Alt-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-pop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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