genre

The word “genre” means a category of artistic work, especially literature, music, or film, defined by a shared style or subject matter. In plain terms, a type or category of creative work, like horror, romance, or jazz.

“Genre” is pronounced ZHON-ruh (/ˈ(d)ʒɑnɹə/ in IPA).

Here is “genre” used in a sentence: “Science fiction is her favorite genre to read.”

“Genre” is a noun.

The word “genre” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from French genre ("kind, type"), ultimately from Latin genus.

“Genre” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

A genre is a category of artistic work defined by shared subject matter or form, such as horror, jazz, or romance. Style refers to the distinctive manner in which a work is made, so very different styles can exist within the same genre.

A genre is a broad category, while a subgenre is a more specific division within it. For example, science fiction is a genre, and cyberpunk is one of its subgenres.

No. Although often linked with literature, "genre" applies to any artistic field, including music, film, painting, and video games. Any body of work sharing a recognizable style or subject can form a genre.

"Genre" often pairs with words like literary, musical, and film, as in "literary genre." It also appears in phrases such as "genre-bending," "define a genre," and "cross genres."