# science fiction

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/science-fiction
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

stories about the future, space travel, or new technology that does not exist yet.

## Examples

- I love reading science fiction books.
- My brother watches science fiction movies every weekend because he enjoys stories about space travel.
- While many view science fiction as mere entertainment, the genre often provides a profound lens through which we examine the ethical implications of future technological advancements.

## Origin

From *science* + *fiction*, the term is first recorded c. 1851 as a compound for literature incorporating scientific principles.

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