Genres Meaning in English
word · lemma: genre
ˈʒɑnɹəz
ZHAHN-ruz
ʒˈɒnɹəz
ZON-ruz
Definition
Genres are different types or categories, especially of art, music, literature, or movies, that group things by style or subject.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used when talking about books, movies, and music (e.g., 'music genres', 'literary genres'). 'Genres' is the plural of 'genre.' Can also describe categories in other fields. Do not confuse with 'gender.'
Spanish: génerosPortuguese (BR): gênerosPortuguese (PT): génerosChinese (Simplified): 类型Chinese (Traditional): 類型Hindi: शैलीयाँArabic: أنواعBengali: ধরনসমূহ - শৈলীর ধরনRussian: жанрыJapanese: ジャンルVietnamese: thể loạiKorean: 장르Turkish: türlerUrdu: اصنافIndonesian: genre - aliran
Example Sentences
There are many movie genres like comedy, horror, and action.
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My favorite music genres are jazz and rock.
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The library has books from many different genres.
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He likes to mix different genres in his artwork.
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Streaming services recommend movies from all kinds of genres.
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Some authors write in multiple genres to reach a wider audience.
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