plural genies also genii
ˈjē-nē(-ˌī) 
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: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it
Examples of genie in a Sentence
He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie.
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Once the genie is out of the bottle there’s no putting it back.
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The genie is already out of the bottle for most of today’s tweens and teens (and likely for their younger siblings, too), and schools, community programs, even doctors can be partners in helping children find their way.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The genie is already out of the bottle for most of today’s tweens and teens (and likely for their younger siblings, too), and schools, community programs, even doctors can be partners in helping children find their way.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Genie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genie. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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genie
noun
ge·nie
ˈjē-nē
: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it
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