sci-fi

adjective

ˈsī-ˈfī 

: of, relating to, or being science fiction

a sci-fi film

sci-fi noun

Examples of sci-fi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Also in the works is an adaptation of Semper Maternus, her original sci-fi thriller featured on the 2022 Black List, which is being produced by Stacey Sher and her Shiny Penny Productions, with Salma Hayek and Riley Keough attached to star. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Following the original Spaceballs movie — a parody of contemporary sci-fi films, particularly Star Wars — Moranis and Brooks mainly kept in contact by phone. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Monsterama Con The 13th annual retro horror and sci-fi convention focuses on cinema, art, comics, literature and media with special guests, vendors, screenings and more. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

While every other Hughes film is grounded in ordinary everyday experiences only slightly heightened for comedic effect, Weird Science stands apart as his big cartoonish swing at a high concept sci-fi comedy. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

shortened from science fiction

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sci-fi

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny

Kids Definition

sci-fi

noun

ˈsī-ˈfī

: science fiction

sci-fi adjective