space opera
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of space opera
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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It's a genre of movie he is no stranger to, having starred in Neil Armstrong biography First Man in 2018, whilst he is also set to appear in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter space opera.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
“Star Wars” is a space opera and a series of family movies made, in part, with toy licensing in mind.
From Salon • Sep. 8, 2025
Sofia Boutella and Djimon Hounsou lead the ensemble cast in Snyder’s “Star War” riff space opera.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024
Weathers seemed particularly at home in the galaxy far, far away, imbuing his dialogue with a level of regality fitting this space opera.
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024
Folks need to get their space opera life right.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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