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futurama

n. countable
C2 Proficiency fu·tu·ra·ma
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.


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.

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