prevalent

prevalent

CEFR: C1-C2 /preva-lent/ [p.r.eh1.v.ah0.l.ah0.n.t]

We can use "prevalent" to describe something (usually a condition, practice, style, disease, or belief) that is widespread. Here are example sentences:

Example Sentences:
During the early part of the 1920s, New Orleans Jazz was prevalent in many nightclubs in Chicago.
Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women.
Solvent abuse is especially prevalent among younger teenagers.
The disease is even more prevalent in Latin America.
Shopping via smartphone is becoming increasingly prevalent.
Fast food consumption is prevalent in developed countries.