Steampunk

Pronunciation: /ˈstiːmpʌŋk/

Definitions of steampunk

noun a genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery and settings inspired by the industrialized Western world of the 19th century

Example Sentences

A1 I read a book about steampunk technology.

A2 The steampunk fashion at the convention was impressive.

B1 The steampunk aesthetic combines elements of Victorian era with futuristic technology.

B2 The steampunk genre often features airships and clockwork mechanisms.

C1 The steampunk subculture has inspired art, literature, and fashion.

C2 Some people create intricate steampunk cosplay costumes for conventions.

Examples of steampunk in a Sentence

formal The steampunk genre combines elements of science fiction and historical settings.

informal I love dressing up in steampunk outfits for cosplay events.

slang That steampunk movie was totally rad!

figurative Her mind was like a steampunk machine, full of intricate gears and mechanisms.

Grammatical Forms of steampunk

• past tense: steampunked
• plural: steampunks
• comparative: more steampunk
• superlative: most steampunk
• present tense: steampunks
• future tense: will steampunk
• perfect tense: have steampunked
• continuous tense: is steampunking
• singular: steampunk
• positive degree: steampunk
• infinitive: to steampunk
• gerund: steampunking
• participle: steampunked

Origin and Evolution of steampunk

First Known Use: 1987 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'steampunk' was coined in the late 1980s as a blend of 'steam' and 'punk' to describe a subgenre of science fiction that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a specific genre of fiction, 'steampunk' has since evolved to encompass a broader cultural movement that incorporates fashion, art, and design influenced by the Victorian era and steam-powered technology.