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TARDIS

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Noun — The time-and-space-traveling ship used by the Doctor in the British TV series Doctor Who, famous for looking like a small police box outside but being enormous inside.

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like a tardis bigger on the inside

Etymology

Invented in 1963 for the BBC show Doctor Who, as an acronym for "Time And Relative Dimension(s) In Space."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “TARDIS” mean?

The word “TARDIS” means the time-and-space-traveling ship used by the Doctor in the British TV series Doctor Who, famous for looking like a small police box outside but being enormous inside. In plain terms, a nod to Doctor Who's time machine, used generally for anything bigger or more surprising inside than it looks from outside.

How do you pronounce “TARDIS”?

“TARDIS” is pronounced TAH-dihs (/ˈtɑɹdɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “TARDIS” in a sentence?

Here is “TARDIS” used in a sentence: “The Doctor stepped out of the TARDIS into what looked like Victorian London.”

What part of speech is “TARDIS”?

“TARDIS” is a noun.

Where does the word “TARDIS” come from?

The word “TARDIS” dates back to around 1963. Invented in 1963 for the BBC show Doctor Who, as an acronym for "Time And Relative Dimension(s) In Space.".

Is “TARDIS” a common word?

“TARDIS” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “TARDIS” have?

“TARDIS” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the time-and-space-traveling ship used by the Doctor in the British TV series Doctor Who, famous for looking like a small police box outside but being enormous inside.

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