genie

noun

ge·​nie ˈjē-nē How to pronounce genie (audio)
plural genies also genii ˈjē-nē(-ˌī) How to pronounce genie (audio)
Synonyms of genie
1
2
: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it

Examples of genie in a Sentence

He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie.
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Like genies, the sky's the limit for making your holiday wishes come true. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 Facing the Mexican press post-match, manager Aguirre was well aware of his role of genie. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 June 2026 The director of the 1996 film was recently asked by The Hollywood Reporter about a joke in the new Scary Movie that references the movie, which starred Shaquille O'Neal as a genie. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 As for the genie’s proclivity for rapping, Glaser remembers that stemming from O’Neal’s own pursuit of a hip-hop career in the 1990s. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for genie

Word History

Etymology

French génie, from Arabic jinnī

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of genie was in 1706

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“Genie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genie. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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genie

noun
ge·​nie ˈjē-nē How to pronounce genie (audio)
: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it

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