MAINSTREAM
10 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of MAINSTREAM
The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air
(usually with the) That which is common; the norm.
"His ideas were well outside the mainstream, but he presented them intelligently, and we were impressed if not convinced."
To popularize, to normalize, to render mainstream.
To become mainstream.
To educate (a disabled student) together with non-disabled students.
"Mainstreaming has become more common in recent years, as studies have shown that many mainstreamed students with mild learning disabilities learn better than their non-mainstreamed counterparts."
Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of a population or market.
"They often carry stories you won't find in the mainstream media."
Examples of MAINSTREAM in a Sentence
- "His ideas were well outside the mainstream, but he presented them intelligently, and we were impressed if not convinced."
- "Mainstreaming has become more common in recent years, as studies have shown that many mainstreamed students with mild learning disabilities learn better than their non-mainstreamed counterparts."
- "They often carry stories you won't find in the mainstream media."
Word Details
Is MAINSTREAM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAINSTREAM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MAINSTREAM uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MAINSTREAM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | i | n | s | t | r | e | a | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAINSTREAM
100 words from the letters in MAINSTREAM
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How to Use MAINSTREAM in Word Games
MAINSTREAM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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