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

The sci-fi series chronicles Schafer’s Cora, a fugitive who impersonates a blade runner, while Yeoh plays Olwen, a replicant on the verge of death. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026

Developed by Auroch Digital (in collaboration with Vampire Survivors' Poncle), this new spin on the survivors-like roguelite subgenre mixes the sci-fi 40,000 setting with the pure fantasy Age of Sigmar universe. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026

The upcoming Cosm shared reality version of A New Hope, based on a 2019 update of the sci-fi classic. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026

In Isabel Kim’s adult sci-fi debut, the act of immigration does not simply lead to a metaphorical splitting of a person in two. — Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 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