Word
genre
US/ˈʒɑnɹə/
UK/ʒˈɒnɹɐ/
Definitions
01artistic category
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a particular type or style of literature, art, or music.
n. a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature, film, or other artworks, defined by shared conventions.
日本語:ジャンル※
“My favourite film genre is science fiction because I love stories about the future.”
“The novel successfully blends elements of the gothic horror genre with modern psychological suspense, creating a unique reading experience.”
02to categorise
C2 · Proficiency Academic · Technical
v. to put something into a specific category or style.
v. to assign a work to a specific genre or to make a piece of media conform to genre-specific conventions.
“Critics often genre his work as 'urban fantasy' even though he disagrees.”
“The studio attempted to genre the script as a romantic comedy, despite its darker underlying themes of social isolation.”
Usage
often used in passive constructions or academic criticism.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “genre” in context.
Verb
01. belong to a genre
“It is difficult to say which musical genre this experimental band belongs to.”
verb + prep + noun
02. define the genre
“Many critics believe that 'Neuromancer' helped define the cyberpunk genre.”
verb + noun
03. transcend the genre
“The film's emotional depth allows it to transcend the genre of typical action movies.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. distinct genre
“Over time, jazz evolved into a distinct genre with its own unique characteristics.”
adj + noun
05. literary genre
“Historical fiction is a popular literary genre that blends facts with imagination.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. conventions of the genre
“The director decided to ignore the traditional conventions of the genre to create something new.”
noun + of + noun
07. genre fiction
“She enjoys reading genre fiction, particularly mystery and science fiction novels.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. within the genre
“There is a lot of diversity within the genre of electronic music.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“In 2025 she was named the country’s bestselling author – across all genres, children’s and adult’s – since records began.” “Throughout the genre’s history, female country artists could be treated as window dressing for the male main attractions.” Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French genre, from Old French gen(d)re, borrowed from Latin genere. Doublet of gender and genus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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