noun
holodeck
Holodeck (noun) means a fictional room that generates realistic holographic simulations for training or entertainment. Example: “The crew relaxed on the holodeck after a stressful mission.”
noun
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A fictional room that generates realistic holographic simulations for training or entertainment.
"In such a world, would one want to be hooked up to a pleasure machine or live on a holodeck?"
— Fritz Allhoff, Patrick Lin (2007)
"The crew relaxed on the holodeck after a stressful mission."
How to use holodeck
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fictional simulation room from Star Trek that creates fully realistic virtual environments.
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Word forms
- Plural
- holodecks
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Etymology
Coined for the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, blending holo- with deck.
Frequently asked questions
What does “holodeck” mean?
The word “holodeck” means a fictional room that generates realistic holographic simulations for training or entertainment. In plain terms, a fictional simulation room from Star Trek that creates fully realistic virtual environments.
How do you use “holodeck” in a sentence?
Here is “holodeck” used in a sentence: “The crew relaxed on the holodeck after a stressful mission.”
What part of speech is “holodeck”?
“Holodeck” is a noun.
What is the meaning of holodeck?
"holodeck" (noun) means a fictional room that generates realistic holographic simulations for training or entertainment.
