noun
- plural of masscult; forms of entertainment, art, or culture produced for and consumed by the mass audience; popular or commercial culture.
Usage: informal; often used in academic or critical contexts to discuss mainstream entertainment and media
Examples
- The rise of streaming services has transformed how masscults are produced and distributed.
- Critics often dismiss masscults as lacking artistic depth compared to independent films.
- Social media has become a major platform for masscults to reach global audiences.
- The study examined how masscults reflect and shape contemporary values.
- Masscults like superhero franchises dominate the entertainment industry.