Genres Meaning in English

word · lemma: genre

US

ˈʒɑnɹəz

ZHAHN-ruz

UK

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: géneros
• Portuguese (BR): gêneros
• Portuguese (PT): géneros
• Chinese (Simplified): 类型
• Chinese (Traditional): 類型
• Hindi: शैलीयाँ
• Arabic: أنواع
• Bengali: ধরনসমূহ - শৈলীর ধরন
• Russian: жанры
• Japanese: ジャンル
• Vietnamese: thể loại
• Korean: 장르
• Turkish: türler
• Urdu: اصناف
• Indonesian: 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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