: of, relating to, or being science fiction
a sci-fi film
sci-fi noun

Examples of sci-fi in a Sentence

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Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Bluesky Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 That's the conceit of this silly sci-fi teen comedy. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025 If Disney shows make the art form veer into theme park territory, McNulty notes, the signature Netflix sci-fi franchise sets it squarely in the violently frenetic world of Dungeons & Dragons. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 The tour itself is inspired by sci-fi films and at points feature Perry portraying a video game character. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sci-fi

Word History

Etymology

shortened from science fiction

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sci-fi was in 1954

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“Sci-fi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sci-fi. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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sci-fi

noun
ˈsī-ˈfī
sci-fi adjective

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