Genre — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈzhän-rə/

Meaning & Definition of Genre

Genre (noun)

  1. a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
  2. kind, sort
  3. painting that depicts scenes or events from everyday life usually realistically —often used before another noun

Genre (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

    "the novel's hero is of a different genre than the traditional kind"

    similar: breed, class, description, feather, ilk, kidney, kind, like, manner, nature, order, sort, species, strain, stripe, type, variety
    related: model, sample, specimen, bracket, bunch, category, division, family, grade, group, grouping, lot, persuasion, rank(s), set, suite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Genre

The most common words with a similar meaning to Genre:

breed, class, description, feather, ilk, kidney, kind, like, manner, nature, order, sort, species, strain, stripe, type, variety

Related Words for Genre

model, sample, specimen, bracket, bunch, category, division, family, grade, group, grouping, lot, persuasion, rank(s), set, suite

Origin & Etymology of Genre

French, from Middle French, kind, gender gender

First known use: 1770

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Genre

Words & Phrases Containing Genre

subgenre

Frequently Asked Questions about Genre

What does "Genre" mean?

"Genre" means a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content. As a noun, it is defined as: a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

What is another word for "Genre"?

Other words for "Genre" include breed, class, description, feather, ilk, kidney, kind and like. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Genre" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Genre"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Genre". Common alternatives include breed, class, description, feather, ilk, kidney, kind, like, manner and nature.

How do you use "Genre" in a sentence?

Examples of "Genre" in a sentence: "the novel's hero is of a different genre than the traditional kind".

Is "Genre" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Genre" is a noun.

Is "Genre" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Genre" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Genre"?

"Genre" is pronounced /ˈzhän-rə/.

What is the origin of the word "Genre"?

"Genre" comes from French, from Middle French, kind, gender gender. First known use: 1770.