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steampunk
or steam punk, steam-punk
[ steem-puhngk ]
noun
- a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy featuring advanced machines and other technology based on steam power of the 19th century and taking place in a recognizable historical period or a fantasy world.
- a subculture inspired by this literary and film subgenre:
the fashions and gadgets of steampunk.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of steampunk1
First recorded in 1985–90; modeled on cyberpunk
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Example Sentences
The ochre spaghetti you get looks steampunk, but tastes just fine.
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Specifically dry ciders like the Steampunk Cider from Leaonard Oakes Estate in Lyndonville, NY.
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His newest series, Leviathan, is a steampunk reimagining of WWI Europe.
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