genre
word
Definition
A category or type of art, music, literature, or film with a distinct style, form, or content—for example, horror, romance, or science fiction.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in artistic contexts (film, books, music). Plural is 'genres.' Not used for physical types (like 'genre of fruit'). Often paired with specific content: 'genre fiction,' 'musical genre.' Sometimes pronounced with a French-like 'zh' sound (/ˈʒɒnrə/).
Spanish: género - tipo (de arte/literatura)Portuguese (BR): gênero - tipo (de arte/literatura)Portuguese (PT): género - tipo (de arte/literatura)Chinese (Simplified): 流派 - 类型 (文学/艺术)Chinese (Traditional): 流派 - 類型 (文學/藝術)Hindi: शैली - विधा (साहित्य/कला)Arabic: نوع - صنف (فن/أدب)Bengali: ধরন - ঘরানাRussian: жанрJapanese: ジャンルVietnamese: thể loạiKorean: 장르Turkish: janrUrdu: صنفIndonesian: genre - aliran
Example Sentences
What genre of music do you like?
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Thriller is a genre that really keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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My favorite movie genre is comedy.
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Science fiction is a popular genre of literature.
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He doesn’t usually read books outside his favorite genre.
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Podcasts now cover every genre imaginable.
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