sci-fi

[ sahy-fahy ]

adjective

1. of or relating to science fiction:

   a writer of sci-fi books.

noun

1. science fiction ( ).

sci-fi

/ ˈsaɪˌfaɪ /

noun

1. See science fiction
   short for science fiction

Word History and Origins

Origin of sci-fi¹

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

A lot of the culture around movies in the sci-fi/fantasy genre is about deconstructing them ad nauseam.

From The Daily Beast

This year sci-fi literature magazine Lightspeed raised over $53,000 on Kickstarter to publish an all-female-written magazine.

From The Daily Beast

Zoe Saldana has also recently praised sci-fi movies for the depth and breadth of women in its ensembles.

From The Daily Beast

Still, sci-fi and fantasy that is actually motivated by the issues surrounding women is a rarity.

From The Daily Beast

A raft of thrillers, sci-fi movies, and sinister dramas followed.

From The Daily Beast

The problem with hotels is that they have a lot of non-gamers in them, too -- and not just sci-fi people.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• SF