sci-fi
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sci-fi
First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening
Example Sentences
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The hit sci-fi NBC series had catapulted the teen into a household name - and that brought with it intense pressure and exhaustion she says felt overwhelming.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Following the FBI duo as they search for a missing colleague, Carter’s director’s cut is for the most staunch sci-fi fans, those who crave every little bit of “X-Files” lore they can get.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
The show is described as a "one-hour dose of political comedy and sci-fi satire".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
As she managed in the quite good sci-fi coming-of-age dramedy “My Old Ass,” Stella has a knack for giving authenticity to the outlandish — a naturalistic conviction that reminds me of Florence Pugh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Despite his obvious intelligence, he did poorly in school, because most of his attention was focused on computers, comic books, sci-fi and fantasy novels, movies, and above all else, videogames.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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