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space opera

[ op-er-uh, op-ruh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a television or radio drama or motion picture that is a science-fiction adventure story.

space opera

noun

a science fiction drama, such as a film or television programme, esp one dealing with interplanetary flight

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Word History and Origins

Origin of space opera¹

First recorded in 1945–50

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Example Sentences

Part mystery, part political thriller, part classic space opera, The Expanse has earned almost nothing but praise from critics and devoted fans alike, not just for its gripping storytelling but also for its use of accurate physics.

From Ars Technica

When Comcast’s Syfy network cancelled The Expanse a few years ago, Amazon swooped up the still-running space opera for more seasons.

From Fortune

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