subgenre

noun

sub·genre ˈsəb-ˌzhän-rə

-ˌzhäⁿ-;

-ˌzhäⁿr;

-ˌjän-rə

variants or less commonly sub-genre

plural subgenres also sub-genres

: a genre that is part of a larger genre

The series is part of the booming "urban fantasy" subgenre, which features supernatural creatures interacting with ordinary humans in a contemporary city.—

Jennifer Schuessler

Examples of subgenre in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Users on Pinterest can immerse themselves in the distinct styles and personalities of each subgenre, as well as discover emerging talents who are redefining the boundaries of Latin music. —

Quincy Green, Billboard, 15 July 2024 Regardless, Cuadras feels right at home in the subgenre. —

Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024 The Princess Bride invented a subgenre of on screen combat: the family-fantasy movie fight. —

Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024 Also, the book includes more than 450 cross-referenced entries covering authors, subgenres, tropes, awards, and organizations related to horror. —

Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 29 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subgenre

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