Word
futurama
Phoneticsfu·tu·ra·ma
Countable noun
Definition
n. a place or event that shows what the future might look like. It usually features new technology and ideas that people hope will exist someday.
n. a futuristic exhibition or environment designed to showcase speculative technologies and social developments. Often used in the context of science fiction or large-scale public displays.
Examples
“The museum's new exhibit is a futuristic futurama.”
“The 1939 World's Fair featured a famous futurama that displayed a vision of 1960s city life.”
“While the original futurama focused on automotive innovation, modern versions often incorporate digital interfaces and sustainable architecture to reflect contemporary concerns about urban planning.”
Examples
simple
“The museum's new exhibit is a futuristic futurama.”
contextual
“The 1939 World's Fair featured a famous futurama that displayed a vision of 1960s city life.”
complex
“While the original futurama focused on automotive innovation, modern versions often incorporate digital interfaces and sustainable architecture to reflect contemporary concerns about urban planning.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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