sci-fi

American  

[sahy-fahy] / ˈsaɪˌfaɪ /

Also scifi,

adjective

1. of or relating to science fiction.

   a writer of sci-fi books.

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noun

1. science fiction.

sci-fi British  

/ ˈsaɪˌfaɪ /

noun

1. short for science fiction

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Etymology

Origin of sci-fi

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

Shatner played the daring Captain James T. Kirk in 1960s sci-fi adventure franchise "Star Trek," which follows the crew of a spaceship as it spreads liberal humanitarian ideals through the galaxy.

From Barron's

In scenes that resemble a dystopian sci-fi movie, their widespread use has left swathes of frontline cities and fields entombed in webs of cable.

From Barron's

But now AI can "elevate low-budget productions into more ambitious genres such as sci-fi, period drama and, now, action", Kwok says.

From BBC

Other significant roles around this time included the highly strung Major Burns in Robert Altman's M*A*S*H and THX 1138, the eponymous protagonist of George Lucas's dystopian 1971 sci-fi debut.

From BBC

This is not the most shocking admission considering the sci-fi thriller is set against the backdrop of an ocean of human blood – but what has been a surprise is its dramatic box office success.

From BBC

Related Words

• SF