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Dalek

British

/ ˈdɑːlɛk /

noun

any of a set of fictional robot-like creations that are aggressive, mobile, and produce rasping staccato speech

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Etymology

Origin of Dalek

C20: from a children's television series, Dr Who

Example Sentences

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Since then, he has built five more, with names including Dalek Rad, Dalek Bert and Dalek Blisteron.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

They include a genus of wasp called Dalek, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

What if I attack a Dalek with a paintball gun?!’

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2022

“It looks like a Dalek, but it can’t be a Dalek — unless it’s a Dalek,” the Doctor will say when she encounters one again, again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2021

When last we saw “Doctor Who,” The Doctor had successfully repelled another Dalek invasion.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2020

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